Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles (CSL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CSL Airport Page →
917 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 8m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
XE1090
XE JSX
E145
8:40 AM
PDT
10:55 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 917 mi 2 1-stop hubs

CSL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 917 miles . Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CSL–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CSL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CSL → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
LAX → CSL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Cabo San Lucas

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CSL→LAX CSW→LAX SJD→LAX
Distance from CSL 0 mi 20 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 1 30 76
Airports within 200 miles of CSL with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Los Angeles is 0 hours the same as Cabo San Lucas.
CSL: MST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
917 mi / 1,475 km
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

CSL–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance917 mi / 1,475 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CSL
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CSL to LAX flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CSL to LAX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to CSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CSW, SJD and LAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cabo San Lucas (CSW), San José del Cabo (SJD) and La Paz (LAP).