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Only Volaris operates flights between Cancún and San José del Cabo.

Flights from Cancún to San José del Cabo usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

Only Business Class is available on flights from Cancún to San José del Cabo.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 289 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to C$ 397 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 67–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Cancún to San José del Cabo most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) – 2% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Cancún to San José del Cabo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 307 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 403, a difference of C$ 96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

San Jose del Cabo Art District is one of the most viewed places in San José del Cabo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to San José del Cabo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 2:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 2:16 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 39% above the route average of C$ 338. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cancún to San José del Cabo takes 3h 46m, covering 3,800 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Cancún to San José del Cabo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 232, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 59m, compared with 6h 37m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 7h 53m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

San José del Cabo is 2 hours behind Cancún (Mexican Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport (SJD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Advantage

Round-trip flights from Cancún to San José del Cabo range from C$ 268 to C$ 456, with an average of C$ 338 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 268 counts as a good deal.