San José del Cabo: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
San José del Cabo is a city of 136,285 people in Mexico (Baja California Sur), 34 m (112 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in San José del Cabo runs from about 10 h 46 min a day in late December to 13 h 36 min in late June (computed for 23.05° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
San José del Cabo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 11 km (7 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, 27 km).
Flights to San José del Cabo: every airport, routes and times
Buses to San José del Cabo · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Culiacán, 305 km — buses · car rental
- Mazatlán, 336 km — buses · car rental
- Los Mochis, 313 km — buses · car rental
- La Paz, 136 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Cabo San Lucas, 28 km — car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves San José del Cabo?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is San José del Cabo?
About 136,285 people live in San José del Cabo (GeoNames).
What time zone is San José del Cabo in?
America/Mazatlan, currently UTC-7.
What currency is used in San José del Cabo?
The Peso (MXN). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near San José del Cabo?
Culiacán (305 km), Mazatlán (336 km), Los Mochis (313 km), La Paz (136 km), Cabo San Lucas (28 km).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.