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For those visitors traveling to Mexico on a vacation that don't plan on staying in the country for more than 180 days, there is no need to obtain a visa before your trip. It is important to remember to make sure you have a valid passport at the time you enter Mexico.

A very convenient hotel choice that sits right adjacent to the airport property and is only around a 5min walk away is the Hotel Aeropuerto. If you prefer not to walk the hotel also offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

There is a bus service operated by Cabo Baja Plus that can have you in the downtown area in around 1h 30min. Travelers that prefer to make this trip by taxi should expect to be riding for around 35 minutes.

There are nearly 20 different rental car companies that offer operations at this airport and most of the large, major rental car companies have a customer service counter inside of the terminal building just past the customs checkpoint.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to San José del Cabo flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and San José del Cabo.

Flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $420 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $564 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections

San Diego (SAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Sacramento to San José del Cabo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $454 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $564, a difference of $110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to San José del Cabo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Old Town Gallery is one of the most viewed places in San José del Cabo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 2:33 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $518. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to San José del Cabo takes 3h 08m, covering 1,280 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $323 to $2,925. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to San José del Cabo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 5h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 05m via San Diego (SAN).

San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport (SJD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Advantage

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo range from $417 to $658, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Sacramento to San José del Cabo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.