Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Los Angeles and San Jose Cabo share the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 52 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:07.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LAX to SJD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There's a good range of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport to pick from. When organising your San Jose Cabo journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Mexico:
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to SJD flights. An exceptional 88.89% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and SJD include:
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight is $152. A round-trip fare right now is $398. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LAX to SJD, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJD if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and discover San Jose Cabo and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Cabos International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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 plan your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to San Jose Cabo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for July if you want to visit San Jose Cabo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SJD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose Cabo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, Tren turistico Parque las riberas and MASIN Museo de Arte de Sinaloa.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Mazatlan, about 338 kilometres east of San Jose Cabo. Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral are key reasons to visit.