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San Jose del Cabo, México

San José del Cabo is a coastal city located on the Gulf of California coast, near the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. San José del Cabo is situated on the edge of a shallow bay, some 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Cabo San Lucas, a city with which it shares the title of Los Cabos.

Type City

Why go

  • Place in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
  • Served by Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

History

San José del Cabo is a coastal city located on the Gulf of California coast, near the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. San José del Cabo is situated on the edge of a shallow bay, some 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Cabo San Lucas, a city with which it shares the title of Los Cabos.

Airports

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) 11 km to the centre
San José del Cabo, BCS, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 18 airlines (AeroMéxico, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 22 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 22 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW) 26 km to the centre
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SJD has direct flights to 22 destinations on 18 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Jose del Cabo, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing