Travelling from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Jose: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 57 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose.
San Jose and San Jose Cabo (where Los Cabos International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 6 weekly flights between the two airports, Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:55. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from SJD to SJC is with Alaska Airlines at 14:54.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from SJD to San Jose.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose that arrives at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Book your ticket with Alaska Airlines. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from SJD to San Jose, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you hold a passport from Mexico, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Central San Jose Cabo to SJD is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near SJD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Jose
C$227 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$392. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SJD to San Jose by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 44 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit San Jose, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap flights from SJD to San Jose around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to San Jose:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are top sights which should feature on every San Jose itinerary.
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