Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
San Jose del Cabo is one hour ahead of Sacramento and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your SMF to SJD flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Jose del Cabo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With 74.29% of services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SMF to SJD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SMF and SJD:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Right now, $193 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $448. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SMF to SJD.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMF to SJD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SMF.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Catch some z's here before making your way to SMF.
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJD if you're taking a late Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and discover San Jose del Cabo and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Los Cabos International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of San Jose del Cabo. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to San Jose del Cabo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for August if you want to visit San Jose del Cabo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to SJD in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose del Cabo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica.
Around 338 kilometres east of San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Malecón, Malecon and Playa Las Gaviotas.
