Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
San Jose Cabo is 18 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEL to SJD flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and SJD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
$726 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,746. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to SJD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to SJD.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJD instead:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and explore San Jose Cabo and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Cabos International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport to the centre of San Jose Cabo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
January is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose Cabo in May.
The warmest month in San Jose Cabo is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Los Cabos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SJD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose Cabo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. 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.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Mazatlan, roughly 338 kilometres east of San Jose Cabo. Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral are highlights.