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SJD Los Cabos International Airport

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Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) serves Cabo San Lucas, about 35 km northeast of Cabo San Lucas. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASJD
ICAOMMSD
ServesCabo San Lucas
From centre35 km
Non-stop22
Airlines18
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation114 m

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The airport in numbers

Los Cabos International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Los Cabos International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7.5M passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
7.5M
as of 2023
Elevation
114 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
Passengers per year, 2002–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Los Cabos International Airport to Cabo San Lucas

The airport is about 35 km northeast of Cabo San Lucas, about 49 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $480–$763.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~34 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~49 min$480–$763
Private transfer~49 minfixed upfront
Car rental~49 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Los Cabos International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$480–$763 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in San Jose Del Cabo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Los Cabos International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 22 destinations, operated by 18 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · AeroMéxico · American Airlines · US Airways · Volaris · Alaska Airlines · AirTran Airways · Spirit Airlines · Delta Air Lines · WestJet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Los Cabos International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Los Cabos International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in San Jose Del Cabo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Los Cabos International Airport to the centre of Cabo San Lucas?
No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. The airport is about 35 km northeast of Cabo San Lucas, about 49 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Los Cabos International Airport to Cabo San Lucas?
Roughly $480–$763 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Los Cabos International Airport?
Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX).
What's the cheapest way from Los Cabos International Airport to Cabo San Lucas?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I get from Los Cabos International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Los Cabos International Airport?
About 22 destinations, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco. 18 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Los Cabos International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Los Cabos International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Los Cabos International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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