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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo:

• Earliest: departs at 07:03 and lands at 09:36
• Latest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 18:53.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo takes 2h 33m, covering 2,361 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo range from $520 to $832, with an average of $646 over the past 12 months. Anything below $520 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $646 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $523 return via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared with $649 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to San José del Cabo flights are:

• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 92% on time
• Delta: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San José del Cabo flights, with 84% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 16%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $494 to $2,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to San José del Cabo flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Aeromexico

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $251, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport (SJD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• MEXRENTACAR
• Advantage

Flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to San José del Cabo route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $565 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $766, a difference of $200.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San José del Cabo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 5h 49m via Sacramento Intl (SMF) and 7h 16m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San José del Cabo flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are two VIP Lounges in Los Cabos International Airport. The two lounges are found post-security, with one in Terminal 1 and the other in Terminal 2. There are reclining chairs available along with a range of snacks and drinks, reading materials, and TVs.

Many airlines like Aeromexico, Interjet, and Alaska Airlines offer nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo. There are also plenty of one-stop flights available via airlines such as United Airlines, Volaris, and American Airlines, with common layovers along the way in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Houston.

If you are planning on picking up a rental car after arriving at Los Cabos International Airport, then it is as simple as heading to one of the rental car counters in the airport’s Arrivals area. Additionally, there are also a number of rental car agencies located directly across the street from the airport.

Looking to get one last meal in before you fly off to San José del Cabo? Tom Bradley International Terminal is the answer. Not only is this terminal the most likely departure terminal for flights from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo, but it also features numerous restaurants ranging from burgers at Umami Burger to sandwiches and baked goods at Larder at Tavern.