Travelling from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
San Jose del Cabo's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as El Paso.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ELP to SJD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Paso International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ELP and SJD:
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
ELP's address is 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ELP touch down on schedule 83% of the time.
El Paso International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central El Paso. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ELP:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you have a late El Paso International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SJD:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and explore San Jose del Cabo and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Los Cabos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose del Cabo
From Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose del Cabo is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
April is the busiest month for flights from El Paso International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose del Cabo in September.
When booking your flight from El Paso International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Jose del Cabo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ELP to SJD in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen San Jose del Cabo, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 306 kilometres north-east to Culiacan to check off its top sights. From paseo del río Sinaloa Park to Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Mazatlan, about 338 kilometres east of San Jose del Cabo. Malecón, Malecon and Playa Las Gaviotas are key highlights.
