Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
San Diego and San Jose Cabo are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Each week, there are nine San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 07:50 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:18 with Alaska Airlines.
Your SAN to SJD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering San Jose Cabo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport offered by this airline.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SAN to SJD flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 75.0% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAN and SJD include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
R 1,564 is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,694. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAN to SJD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to SJD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SAN:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Cabos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond San Jose Cabo's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Los Cabos International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
From Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose Cabo is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to San Jose Cabo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore San Jose Cabo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to SJD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose Cabo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 306 kilometres north-east of San Jose Cabo, a visit to Culiacan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, Tren turistico Parque las riberas and MASIN Museo de Arte de Sinaloa.
Around 338 kilometres east of San Jose Cabo, Mazatlan is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral.