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

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XE1090
XE JSX
E145
8:40 AM
PDT
10:55 AM
MST
2h 15m
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Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 917 mi 2h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

LAX–CSL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 917 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CSL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 1 E145 2h15 80%
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – XE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to CSL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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
LAX → CSL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CSL → LAX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Cabo San Lucas from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Metric LAX→CSL SNA→CSL
Distance from LAX 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
917 mi / 1,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance917 mi / 1,475 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CSL
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cabo San Lucas International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 917 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to CSL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, BZN, YYC, HND and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CSL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. 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.

Flights from LAX to CSL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to CSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CSL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 917 miles (1,475 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).