Flying from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 18 minutes.
Los Cabos International Airport is located in San Jose Cabo. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Jose Cabo.
The most popular route is from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from 132 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from SJD to MEX is the 06:01 Aeromexico service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:01 with Volaris.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from SJD to Mexico City. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City that arrives at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City include:
When flying domestically within Mexico, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to SJD from central San Jose Cabo, it takes around 21 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SJD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Mexico City
24 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City. Return flights start at 51 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
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September is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City is about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 57 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Villa Granada is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your flight from SJD to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SJD to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
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