Flights to Cabo San Lucas
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cabo San Lucas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cabos International Airport | SJD | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,843 ft | 374 ft |
| Cabo San Lucas International Airport (regional) | CSW | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,998 ft | 459 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, SJD handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 374 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cabo San Lucas
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo San Lucas to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles | United States | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,192 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Puebla | Mexico | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Phoenix | United States | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 871 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to San Antonio | United States | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Zapopan | Mexico | 715 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to San Diego | United States | 1,304 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara | Mexico | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,021 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Austin | United States | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Chihuahua | Mexico | 745 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,169 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Hermosillo | Mexico | 697 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Shanghai | China | 11,883 km (7,384 mi) | about 15 h 59 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Chongqing | China | 12,999 km (8,077 mi) | about 17 h 25 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Chengdu | China | 13,044 km (8,105 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Guangzhou | China | 13,091 km (8,134 mi) | about 17 h 32 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Shenzhen | China | 13,075 km (8,125 mi) | about 17 h 31 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 14,549 km (9,040 mi) | about 19 h 24 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Wuhan | China | 12,428 km (7,723 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| Cabo San Lucas to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,944 km (8,664 mi) | about 18 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cabo San Lucas?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, CSW, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SJD from Cabo San Lucas city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cabo San Lucas on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.