Flying from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Explore your options for leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport is 2 hours 18 minutes.
Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose Cabo. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), with 125 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to SJD is the 06:25 Volaris service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 20:35 with Aeromexico.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SJD.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) take off from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport departing from MEX. Book your journey with one of these:
MEX is approximately 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a handy hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)? Check out the fares departing from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to SJD jetting off from NLU include:
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Prepare for your flight from Mexico City to SJD by booking a place to stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
About Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJD instead:
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of San Jose Cabo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport is $37. The cheapest price for a return flight is $74. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Mexico City to SJD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to San Jose Cabo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Book your flight from Mexico City to SJD for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose Cabo to range from 25ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose Cabo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose Cabo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport:
Wirikuta Garden and Blanco Creative Art Centre are a couple of top attractions to add to your San Jose Cabo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Costa Azul.
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