Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
San Jose del Cabo is one hour ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from SFO to SJD start at 07:00 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:30 with Alaska Airlines. In total, there are 20 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights.
Your SFO to SJD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United is your gateway to exploring San Jose del Cabo (and perhaps some other great parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to SJD flights. A reliable 80.17% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and SJD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight is Rs48,528. A return ticket is currently Rs72,829. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to SJD by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to SJD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SJD:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and explore San Jose del Cabo and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Cabos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to San Jose del Cabo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for August if you want to explore San Jose del Cabo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to SJD in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose del Cabo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north-east of San Jose del Cabo, a trip to Culiacan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Mazatlan, about 338 kilometres east of San Jose del Cabo. Malecón, Malecon and Playa Las Gaviotas are the start of reasons to visit.
