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

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:09 am
• Latest: departs at 3:11 pm and lands at 5:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo takes 2h 24m, covering 2,079 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo range from C$ 536 to C$ 787, with an average of C$ 671 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 536 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 671. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 451 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to C$ 672 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to San José del Cabo flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 600 to C$ 3,346. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to San José del Cabo flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to San José del Cabo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 291, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport (SJD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Advantage

Flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Diego to San José del Cabo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 11%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 628 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 706 – a C$ 77 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and San José del Cabo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 24m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Among airlines operating San Diego to San José del Cabo flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There are several daily nonstop flights between San Diego and San José del Cabo that travelers can choose from. These trips are often serviced by airlines such as Alaska Airlines. You will also find flights that have layovers, which may occur in Denver or Phoenix. Some of the airlines that service these connecting flights include American and United Airlines.

If you drive from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport, the journey will typically take around 10min in total. Public transportation is an option as well, such as bus line 992. This bus will bring you to the Departure Terminal of the airport in around 25min.

Public transportation is not an option for going from Los Cabos International Airport to downtown San José del Cabo. Instead, you will either have to drive or grab a taxi from outside of the Arrivals Terminal. Driving between these two locations will usually take around 20min in total unless there is additional traffic.

There are several major rental companies that have on-site offices directly at Los Cabos International Airport. The desks for these companies can be found in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 2. Some of the companies that you can find branches for include Alamo, Fox, and National. These companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, within walking distance of where their desks are located in the main terminal.