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Los Cabos International Airport
San José del Cabo, Mexico
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Los Cabos International Airport
San José del Cabo, Mexico
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Routes out
22
Destinations
MMSD
ICAO
374 ft
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Gateway to Baja California's premier resort destination.
Opened
1965
Location
San José del Cabo, Mexico
Los Cabos International Airport (IATA: SJD, ICAO: MMSD) is the primary commercial airport serving the Los Cabos resort corridor in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is located approximately 13 kilometers north of San José del Cabo and about 50 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas, placing it between the two towns that form the tourist destination collectively known as Los Cabos.
The airport is one of the busiest international airports in Mexico, handling millions of passengers annually, the vast majority of whom are leisure travelers from the United States, Canada, and Europe. It sees a heavy concentration of charter and seasonal flights, particularly during winter months when demand from North American tourists peaks.
Operated under a concession by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), the airport has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years to accommodate growing passenger traffic and modern wide-body aircraft.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and some international operations, while Terminal 2 is the larger facility dedicated primarily to international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include private taxis, shared shuttle services, and rental cars, with transfers to the hotel zones of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas typically taking 20 to 50 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Los Cabos include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Aeromexico, and Volaris.
Notable facts
- ›Los Cabos International is one of Mexico's top five busiest airports by international passenger volume.
- ›Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) under a long-term government concession.
- ›The airport serves as a critical economic gateway for Baja California Sur, heavily dependent on tourism.
- ›Most passenger traffic is seasonal, with peak volumes from December through April.
- ›The airport handles direct flights from dozens of U.S. and Canadian cities, especially during winter.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (22 destinations)








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Airlines serving this airport
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4O
American Airlines
AA
Air Canada
AC
Air France
AF
AeroMéxico
AM
Alaska Airlines
AS
Delta Air Lines
DL
Frontier Airlines
F9
AirTran Airways
FL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KL
Spirit Airlines
NK
United Airlines
UA
US Airways
US
V Australia Airlines
VA
Viasa
VA
Virgin Australia
VA
Birmingham European
VB
Pacific Express
VB
Virgin America
VX
WestJet
WS
Volaris
Y4
Routes
SJD → GDL4O · 320
SJD → MEX4O · 320
SJD → TLC4O · 320
SJD → CLTAA · 320
SJD → DFWAA · M80 M83
SJD → LAXAA · M83 738
SJD → ORDAA · M83 738
SJD → PHXAA · 320 319 757 321
SJD → YYCAC · 319
SJD → ATLAF · 73W 738
SJD → ATLAM · 73W 738
SJD → LAXAM · 734
SJD → MEXAM · EMJ 738 737
SJD → SFOAM · 734
SJD → SJCAM · 734
SJD → SLCAM · CR9
SJD → LAXAS · 73J 734
SJD → SANAS · 73H
SJD → SFOAS · 734
SJD → SJCAS · 734
SJD → ATLDL · 73W 738
SJD → SLCDL · CR9
SJD → DENF9 · 320
SJD → ORDF9 · 320
SJD → DENFL · 73G
SJD → SNAFL · 73G
SJD → ATLKL · 73W 738
SJD → DFWNK · 320 319
SJD → SANNK · 319
SJD → DENUA · 739 738 320
SJD → EWRUA · 738 739
SJD → IAHUA · 320 739
SJD → LAXUA · 739 320
SJD → ORDUA · 320
SJD → SFOUA · 320 739 738
SJD → CLTUS · 320
SJD → DFWUS · M80 M83
SJD → LAXUS · M83 738
SJD → ORDUS · M83 738
SJD → PHXUS · 320 319 752 321
SJD → ATLVA · 73W 738
SJD → CULVB · 733
SJD → GDLVB · 733
SJD → MTYVB · 733
SJD → SFOVX · 320
SJD → YVRWS · 73W
SJD → YYCWS · 73H 73W
SJD → GDLY4 · 319
SJD → MEXY4 · 320
SJD → MTYY4 · 320
SJD → TIJY4 · 320
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Latest news
Moodie Davitt Report· 3/14/2026
Los Cabos International Airport announces 12-unit retail space tender opportunity
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Cabo Sun· 6/15/2026
4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport
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CBS News· 8/6/2026
United flight from San Francisco to Los Cabos, Mexico returns to SFO after tire damaged during takeoff
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Mexico Business News· 2/4/2026
GAP Announces MX$13 Billion Investment to Modernize 12 Airports
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Northern Virginia Magazine· 5/29/2026
United Adds 2 New Nonstop Flights from Dulles
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Cabo Sun· 8/21/2026
The Ultimate Survival Guide For Beating Los Cabos Airport Arrival Scams
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