Flying from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
San Jose del Cabo is one hour ahead of Los Angeles. Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose del Cabo, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
With 43 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the busiest route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from LAX to SJD is with Alaska Airlines at 4:04pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to SJD.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like December? High seasons (like spring break and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) operate from here.
Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport departing from LAX. Get on board with any of these:
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to SJD.
Delta is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 88.89% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can book a direct Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) plane ticket with departures from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). See if flying from VNY works better for your plans.
Aero operates direct flights from Los Angeles to SJD out of VNY. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Aero is the top choice for travellers flying from VNY to SJD.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to SJD flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon 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 experience more of San Jose del Cabo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose del Cabo
Central San Jose del Cabo is around 8 kilometres from Los Cabos International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Right now, $149 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $411. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Los Angeles to SJD, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
March is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Visit San Jose del Cabo in September for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to SJD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in San Jose del Cabo, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose del Cabo
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Los Cabos International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose del Cabo:
Costa Azul Beach and Costa Azul are just the start of the major attractions to add to your San Jose del Cabo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa Hotelera.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen San Jose del Cabo, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 129 kilometres northwest to La Paz to tick off its leading attractions. From Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures to Balandra Beach and Malecon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ciudad Constitucion is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres northwest of San Jose del Cabo. No journey is complete without a visit to Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Valle Del Paraiso Park and St. Jude Thaddeus Church.