Travelling from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) jetting off from either of these.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Jose del Cabo is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose del Cabo.
The busiest route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), with 47 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEX to SJD is the 6am VivaAerobus service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 8:40pm with Aeromexico.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Mexico City to SJD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like April or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport with Aeromexico.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico between MEX and SJD.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Aeromexico.
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) plane ticket with departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether leaving from NLU works best for your plans.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Mexico City to SJD out of NLU. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in one go.
Viva Aerobus attracts the most bookings on the NLU to SJD route.
Viva Aerobus ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to SJD flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJD if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City 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. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
At the moment, Rs3,596 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs7,846. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Mexico City to SJD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
September is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), while March is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to San Jose del Cabo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Jose del Cabo is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 35ºC. Book your Mexico City to SJD plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose del Cabo
Start your San Jose del Cabo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your San Jose del Cabo trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Costa Azul Beach, Costa Azul and Playa Hotelera.
Explore more of Mexico
La Paz is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Jose del Cabo. Around 129 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures, Balandra Beach and Malecon.
Ciudad Constitucion is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres northwest of San Jose del Cabo. No trip is complete without experiencing Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Valle Del Paraiso Park and St. Jude Thaddeus Church.
