Flights San Diego → San Jose Del Cabo
SAN → SJD
Route overview
The flight route operates from San Diego, which has a historic airport opened in 1928, to the popular tourist destination of San Jose del Cabo. The destination airport serves over seven million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a major travel hub for visitors to the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The San Diego (SAN) → San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) route is operated by Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Jose Del Cabo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from San Diego the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to San Jose Del Cabo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) heads south-east for about 1,293 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing San Diego the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into San Jose Del Cabo it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | 74% | 10 min | 1.5% |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 67% | 10 min | 11.9% |
Airlines operating SAN-SJD
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Frequently asked questions about SAN-SJD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
