Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
San Francisco and San Jose Cabo share the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 28 San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:36 with Alaska Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to SJD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Jose Cabo — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to SJD flights, with 77.32% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and SJD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
£90 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £210. These prices may change based on availability.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to SJD.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to SJD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SJD:
Pick up a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and discover San Jose Cabo and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Los Cabos International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
From Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose Cabo is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit San Jose Cabo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to San Jose Cabo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SJD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose Cabo. Around 190 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, Tren turistico Parque las riberas and MASIN Museo de Arte de Sinaloa.
If you're ready to explore another side of Mexico, head for Mazatlan, roughly 210 miles east of San Jose Cabo. Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral are among its highlights.