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If you wish to take a taxi to your accommodation, Los Cabos Airport Taxis are available outside of Terminals 1 and 2 on the arrivals level. You can book your taxi in advance and pre-pay the service in US Dollars, but please note that if you pay the taxi on the spot only cash payment is accepted. For a trip to Cabo San Lucas, you should expect to pay around 1,503 MXN (105 CAD).

Shuttle buses are available from the airport through two local companies, Autotransportes Aguila and Eco Baja Tours. They service a large number of destinations and need to be booked in advance. A shuttle bus ride to Cabo San Lucas will take about 45min and should cost around 185 MXN (13 CAD).

Passengers who wish to get some local Mexican Pesos after their flight from Vancouver to San José del Cabo can do so at Globo Cambio which has two locations in the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2, both of which are open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you arrive outside of these hours you can use one of the many ATMs located throughout the airport to withdraw cash. Please note that US Dollars are accepted in the more touristy areas of Cabo San Lucas, however you are advised to have local currency with you as well.

If you would like to do some last-minute shopping upon arrival, you will find a range of shops at the airport including duty free and souvenir shopping. For something local, head to Mexican Souvenir which is located in Terminal 2 in the public area, has a selection of locally made products and is open from 6:00 am to 7:30 pm daily. Alternatively, Cabo Wabo in the gated area of Terminal 1 has a selection of local tequila and is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• WestJet
• Air Canada

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

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

• WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 556 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to C$ 753 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and WestJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 13% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 699 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 804, a difference of C$ 106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 11:14 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 6:24 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 736. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo takes 4h 39m, covering 5,029 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 418 to C$ 2,971. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 275, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kelowna (YLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 13m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 53m via San Francisco (SFO).

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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo range from C$ 609 to C$ 898, with an average of C$ 736 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 609 counts as a good deal.

WestJet is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San José del Cabo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.