Los Cabos International Airport
MMSD, San José del Cabo, Mexico
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (9,843 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 30 minutes to Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos has two airports for private flights: Los Cabos International and the smaller Cabo San Lucas airport, closer to town.
- Main airport
- SJD / MMSD
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (9,843 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos International, near San José del Cabo, is about 30 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas International is a private-aviation airport about 10 minutes from town.
Flights from Los Angeles take about 2 hr 15 min, making Cabo one of the most popular private trips from the West Coast.
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Cabo San Lucas Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Cabo San Lucas International Airport
MMSL, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (6,998 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas airport guideBefore You Book Cabo San Lucas
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear Mexican immigration and customs on arrival.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport; we route your return through an airport with customs.
When Demand Peaks in Cabo San Lucas
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season, including holiday weeks and spring break.
- August to October
- Hurricane season on the Pacific side.
Flight Times and Prices to Cabo San Lucas
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SJD for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,397 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 930 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,856 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,030 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,000–$17,400 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,806 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 999 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,800–$17,100 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,250 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,800–$18,500 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 951 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Houston to Cabo
HOUHouston
SJDCabo
- Very light jet
- 3 hr 5 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $9,800
Private Jet Los Angeles to Cabo
VNYLos Angeles
SJDCabo
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 10 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 30 min
- One way from
- $9,100
Best Aircraft for Cabo San Lucas
Light and midsize jets fly from California, Texas and Arizona; super-midsize jets fly from the East Coast nonstop.
Cabo San Lucas Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Cabo?
About 2 hr 15 min in a light or midsize jet.
Which airport is closest to Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas International (CSW), about 10 minutes from town.
