Zacatecas to San Jose (ZCL–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,518 mi airlines 6/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y47872
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:50 AM
CST TA
10:40 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96372
F9 Frontier
320
8:50 AM
CST TA
11:40 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47873
Y4 Volaris
320
12:20 PM
PDT TA
5:40 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96373
F9 Frontier
320
1:11 PM
PDT TA
5:31 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zacatecas to San Jose
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,518 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

ZCL–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,518 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZCL–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 3 320 3h50
Y4 Volaris 3 A20N 3h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZCL to SJC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZCL to SJC.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
124
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZCL → SJC
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
SJC → ZCL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Zacatecas

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric ZCL→SJC BJX→SJC GDL→SJC
Distance from ZCL 153 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 6 4 23
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 9m 4h 3m
Airports within 200 miles of ZCL with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Jose is 1 hour behind Zacatecas.
ZCL: CST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

ZCL–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zacatecas to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZCL to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,518 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ZCL to SJC. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DFW and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Zacatecas.
Yes, return flights from SJC to ZCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX and GDL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZCL to SJC

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZCL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZCL to SJC ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX) and Guadalajara (GDL).