Travelling from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
The timezone in Acapulco is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Jose del Cabo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJD to ACA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Cabos International Airport to Acapulco Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Felipe Angeles International Airport is a well-known stop between SJD and ACA.
Handy information about Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
78% of flights that take off from Los Cabos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Los Cabos International Airport is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central San Jose del Cabo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Acapulco Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SJD:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you're landing on a late Los Cabos International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ACA:
Travel at your own speed with a Acapulco Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and experience more of Acapulco and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Acapulco Airport around three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Acapulco Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Acapulco. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Acapulco Airport for May if you want to explore Acapulco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SJD to ACA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kms (180 miles) north of Acapulco, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 322 kms (200 miles) north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
