Traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 18 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. San Jose Cabo and San Diego share the same timezone — UTC-7.
For the first departure, jump on the 07:50 flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If you prefer to jet off later, the latest flight departs at 17:01. With 9 weekly flights from SAN to SJD, you can select the one that best suits you.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and SJD:
Phoenix Sky Harbor 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)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is $120. The cheapest price for a return flight is $282. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to SJD.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Located around 5 kilometers from central San Diego, San Diego International Airport can be reached in about 9 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SAN:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you have a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SJD:
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from central San Jose Cabo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to San Jose Cabo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Jose Cabo is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAN to SJD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose Cabo
After booking your flights from SAN to SJD, you'll want to find a hotel in San Jose Cabo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Wirikuta Garden and Blanco Creative Art Center are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your San Jose Cabo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Costa Azul.
Complete your San Jose Cabo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Los Cabos International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Jose Cabo.