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Only Volaris operates flights between San Jose and Zacatecas.

Flights from San Jose to Zacatecas usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Zacatecas La Calera (ZCL).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Zacatecas.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $470 round-trip, compared to $656 via a layover through Los Angeles (LAX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from San Jose to Zacatecas most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the San Jose to Zacatecas route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $573, a difference of $246. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Zacatecas takes 3h 29m, covering 1,517 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Jose to Zacatecas:

• Earliest: departs at 12:11 pm and lands at 3:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:11 pm and lands at 4:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $368 to $2,339. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Jose to Zacatecas are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 99% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 28m, compared with 15h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Zacatecas is 1 hour ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Zacatecas La Calera Airport (ZCL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Hertz
· Fox
· Europcar
· Payless

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Zacatecas range from $375 to $599, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.