Southwest Airlines Now Flies Internationally from SJC

Southwest Airlines marked another milestone in its 25-year history at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on March 10, with first-ever international service and the inaugural nonstop flight to Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos (SJD).

City of San Jose leaders joined with Southwest passengers and staff for a festive celebration at Gate 25. San Jose Council Member Johnny Khamis, Airport Commissioners Ronald Blake and Allison Stember, SJC’s Interim Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross and Southwest-SJC Station Manager Robert Alderete together cut the ribbon to mark this important milestone since Southwest began serving SJC on June 1, 1993.

“Offering new international service from Silicon Valley’s airport continues our purpose of connecting Customers to the places that matter most in their lives, with friendly, reliable and low-cost air travel,” said Brad Hawkins, Southwest’s international spokesperson. “As California’s most-flown airline, Southwest is offering more options for South Bay travelers to travel to the Mexico destinations they have been asking for.”

The once-weekly Cabo flight departs SJC each Saturday at 8:45 a.m. and returns to Silicon Valley at 2:05 p.m. Flight time averages three hours, with flights departing Terminal B and travelers arriving to SJC’s International Arrivals Building.

“We’re thrilled to continue our 25-year partnership with Southwest Airlines by launching the carrier’s first-ever international service from SJC to Cabo San Lucas, a top-requested destination by Silicon Valley travelers,” said Director of Aviation John Aitken. “Southwest continues to expand its routes, flights and facilities in San Jose, and we’re pleased to support their ongoing growth as we mutually serve our Silicon Valley business and leisure travelers.”