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Cheapest round-trip
$365
Typical prices: $319-$477
American Airlines
Thu 9/17Thu 9/24
SAN - SJD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$371
Typical prices: $359-$479
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/18Fri 10/30
SAN - SJD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 27m
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Cheapest • Avg $320 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 40m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo (SAN-SJD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to San José del Cabo

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 1:11 pm-
20h 41m
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2:11 pm - 9:48 pm-
7h 37m
$365American Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 30
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9:27 am - 11:50 am-
2h 23mnonstop
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10:43 am - 12:58 pm-
2h 15mnonstop
$371Alaska Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 1:30 pm-
2h 20mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 2:45 pm-
2h 20mnonstop
$375Southwest
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 12:35 pm-
2h 25mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 5:05 pm-
2h 20mnonstop
$375Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 5:36 pm-
2h 19mnonstop
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4:04 pm - 5:22 pm-
2h 18mnonstop
$375Alaska Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 4:38 pm-
2h 22mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 12:58 pm-
2h 15mnonstop
$375Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 2:58 pm-
4h 32m
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2:19 pm - 6:32 pm-
5h 13m
$381American Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:25 am-
5h 05m
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12:27 pm - 7:55 pm-
7h 28m
$389United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:15 am - 11:25 am-
5h 10m
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1:02 pm - 10:47 pm-
9h 45m
$389United Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 9
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:52 am-
15h 07m
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11:57 am - 6:17 pm-
6h 20m
$389American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to San José del Cabo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José del Cabo from San Diego usually cost between $437 and $614 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $365 on American Airlines (Sep 17-Sep 24).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to San José del Cabo, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José del Cabo, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo is January, where tickets cost $331 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $511 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $430 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San José del Cabo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo

  • What are the different kinds of flights that are offered between San Diego and San José del Cabo?

    There are several daily nonstop flights between San Diego and San José del Cabo that travelers can choose from. These trips are often serviced by airlines such as Alaska Airlines. You will also find flights that have layovers, which may occur in Denver or Phoenix. Some of the airlines that service these connecting flights include American and United Airlines.

  • What options are there for traveling from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport?

    If you drive from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport, the journey will typically take around 10min in total. Public transportation is an option as well, such as bus line 992. This bus will bring you to the Departure Terminal of the airport in around 25min.

  • How can I go from Los Cabos International Airport to downtown San José del Cabo?

    Public transportation is not an option for going from Los Cabos International Airport to downtown San José del Cabo. Instead, you will either have to drive or grab a taxi from outside of the Arrivals Terminal. Driving between these two locations will usually take around 20min in total unless there is additional traffic.

  • Is it possible to rent a car directly from Los Cabos International Airport?

    There are several major rental companies that have on-site offices directly at Los Cabos International Airport. The desks for these companies can be found in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 2. Some of the companies that you can find branches for include Alamo, Fox, and National. These companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, within walking distance of where their desks are located in the main terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo was $167 for a one-way ticket and $365 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and San José del Cabo?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José del Cabo from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San José del Cabo, also known as San José del Cabo Los Cabos.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to San José del Cabo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to San José del Cabo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and San José del Cabo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $548 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $466 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José del Cabo from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José del Cabo with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SJD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José del Cabo from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $230 or less one-way and $488 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a large hub for a few different airlines, including Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Pacific Southwest Airlines, and West Air. Due to this, it’s common for these companies to service the different flights that depart from SAN.
  • If your little one needs to burn off some steam after you have landed at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), bring them to the children’s play area that is airside in the main terminal. This play area has a variety of activities, equipment, and toys for children of all ages to enjoy.
  • Travelers that have an early flight departing from San Diego International Airport can always stay at one of the many nearby hotels. There is the TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport and the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport – Old Town, both of which are nearby and offer free shuttles.
  • To fix any hunger pains you may be having after a long day of traveling, head to the food court that is in the main terminal of Los Cabos International Airport. You can find a selection of quick dining options here that offer to-go choices, including Wings.
  • Get in some rest and relaxation before you board your plane at San Diego International Airport by going to the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 2. You can choose from many different services here, including facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to San José del Cabo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to San José del Cabo Los Cabos.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San José del Cabo Los Cabos to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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