Flights to San José del Cabo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cabos International Airport | SJD | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 374 ft |
| Cabo San Lucas International Airport (regional) | CSW | 27 km (17 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 San José del Cabo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San José del Cabo to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| San José del Cabo to Los Angeles | United States | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| San José del Cabo to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| San José del Cabo to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| San José del Cabo to Puebla | Mexico | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| San José del Cabo to Phoenix | United States | 1,179 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| San José del Cabo to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| San José del Cabo to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| San José del Cabo to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 854 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| San José del Cabo to San Antonio | United States | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| San José del Cabo to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| San José del Cabo to Zapopan | Mexico | 701 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| San José del Cabo to San Diego | United States | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| San José del Cabo to Guadalajara | Mexico | 707 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| San José del Cabo to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,166 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| San José del Cabo to Monterrey | Mexico | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| San José del Cabo to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| San José del Cabo to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| San José del Cabo to Austin | United States | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| San José del Cabo to Chihuahua | Mexico | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| San José del Cabo to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San José del Cabo to Hermosillo | Mexico | 683 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| San José del Cabo to Shanghai | China | 11,885 km (7,385 mi) | about 15 h 59 min |
| San José del Cabo to Chongqing | China | 12,997 km (8,076 mi) | about 17 h 25 min |
| San José del Cabo to Chengdu | China | 13,040 km (8,103 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| San José del Cabo to Guangzhou | China | 13,093 km (8,136 mi) | about 17 h 32 min |
| San José del Cabo to Shenzhen | China | 13,078 km (8,126 mi) | about 17 h 31 min |
| San José del Cabo to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 14,554 km (9,043 mi) | about 19 h 25 min |
| San José del Cabo to Wuhan | China | 12,428 km (7,722 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| San José del Cabo to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,927 km (8,654 mi) | about 18 h 36 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 San José del Cabo?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 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 San José del Cabo city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to San José del Cabo 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.