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Travelers can fly directly from San Francisco Airport to Los Cabos. Alaska Airlines & United Airlines are two of the airlines that offer regular nonstop service between these airports. If you are willing to add a layover to your flight, you will have much more flexibility in scheduling and airline choices. Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines are some of the additional airlines available if you add a stop to your flight.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train system’s Yellow and Purple lines both stop at the SFO airport station, which is located below the International Terminal. The BART station is a level below the airport’s AirTrain station, which provides an easy connection to the airport’s other three terminals.

The samTrans bus #398 connects downtown San Francisco to the San Francisco Airport, stopping at the Rental Car Center and each terminal. The total trip from the Mission & 7th stop downtown to the airport takes about 35min and costs about $2.25 for an adult’s one-way ticket, paid by cash on the bus.

The car rental counters are located in Terminal 2 near the baggage claim area. After checking in with your car rental company at their respective desk, a free shuttle will take you to the rental car lot. Mexico accepts US driver’s licenses, so you don’t need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to rent a car and explore the countryside.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to San José del Cabo flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and San José del Cabo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from San Francisco to San José del Cabo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to San José del Cabo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $467 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $542 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the San Francisco to San José del Cabo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $503 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $84. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco to San José del Cabo route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco 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%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José del Cabo are San Jose del Cabo Art District, Mayan Palace Los Cabos Golf Club and Old Town Gallery. These are among the most viewed places in San José del Cabo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:11 am
• Latest: departs at 2:42 pm and lands at 5:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $540. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to San José del Cabo takes 3h 11m, covering 1,249 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 $427 to $2,540. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to San José del Cabo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 34m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 37m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

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 San Francisco to San José del Cabo range from $436 to $674, with an average of $540 over the past 12 months. Anything below $436 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to San José del Cabo flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue