Flying from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Explore the options for leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
San Jose del Cabo is one hour behind Mexico City. Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose del Cabo, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), with 48 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from MEX to SJD is the 6am VivaAerobus option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 8:40pm with Aeromexico.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SJD.
Travelling over a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When departing from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport with Aeromexico.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and SJD is Aeromexico.
With a dependable 90.88% of services arriving on schedule, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination on time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Think about setting out from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to SJD with VivaAerobus. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of NLU.
On the NLU to SJD route, Viva Aerobus is the preferred choice of many.
Flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Viva Aerobus compared to other carriers.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to SJD flight at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJD instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central San Jose del Cabo. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Right now, R 524 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,293. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Mexico City to SJD by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). March is the busiest month to visit San Jose del Cabo. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Book a Mexico City to SJD plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose del Cabo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose del Cabo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose del Cabo right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Costa Azul Beach, Playa Las Palmas and Plaza Mijares are highlights which should be on any good San Jose del Cabo itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
La Paz is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose del Cabo. Around 129 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Balandra Beach, Malecon and Playa Pichilingue (Pichilingue Beach).
Where to next? Find your way to Ciudad Constitucion. It's roughly 290 kilometres northwest of San Jose del Cabo and is home to highlights including Museo Municipal Casa Amarilla and Plaza De Armas Del General Ignacio Zaragoza.
