Flying from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Jose Cabo is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose Cabo.
With 46 direct flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the most popular route. VivaAerobus operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from MEX to SJD is with Aeromexico at 8:40pm.
Your flight from Mexico City to SJD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Go straight to your destination from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) can be booked from here.
At MEX, you'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport, including:
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to SJD.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) plane ticket out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). See if flying from NLU works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Mexico City to SJD with VivaAerobus. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of NLU.
VivaAerobus is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NLU to SJD.
Among the carriers operating flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Los Cabos International Airport, VivaAerobus has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to SJD flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SJD:
Follow your own route with a Los Cabos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and find adventure across San Jose Cabo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
R 188 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. Return flights start at R 598. These fares may change depending on availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to SJD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). July is the most popular month to visit San Jose Cabo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
The warmest month in San Jose Cabo is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to SJD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose Cabo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose Cabo right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport:
Costa Azul Beach and Costa Azul are a couple of big attractions to put on your San Jose Cabo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa Hotelera.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose Cabo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-west of San Jose Cabo, a visit to La Paz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures, Balandra Beach and Malecon.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Ciudad Constitucion, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of San Jose Cabo. Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Valle Del Paraiso Park and St. Jude Thaddeus Church are the start of reasons to visit.
