International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). 1,250 miles, 2h 50m nonstop.
SFO to SJD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,250 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAAS2 airlinesUnited, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo
Round trips from $154
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Oct 7.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 6 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $55
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNNKF93 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADL2 airlines
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- San Diego (SAN)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only United and Alaska fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAS or PHX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
Los Cabos: Desert meets sea at the tip of Baja
Los Cabos — Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo — is the West Coast's favorite quick escape, two to three hours from California with nonstops from most western hubs. Expect dramatic desert-and-ocean scenery, sportfishing, resort beaches and a polished dining scene.
Best time to visit: November–May is warm and dry; December–March is peak (whale season). Late spring and fall are cheaper; August–September is hot and the height of hurricane season.
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Search San Francisco to San Jose del CaboSan Francisco to San Jose del Cabo: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) takes about 2h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,250 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SJD?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, PHX and LAX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD), starting at $154 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and San Jose del Cabo?
San Jose del Cabo is in the same time zone as San Francisco, so there is no clock change. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and SJD on America/Mazatlan time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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