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

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917 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XE1068
XE JSX
8:42 AM
PDT
11:10 AM
MST
M T W T F S S
Prices
XE1076
XE JSX
E145
8:45 AM
PDT
10:50 AM
MST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XE1064
XE JSX
9:04 AM
PDT
11:09 AM
MST
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
TUS Tucson ~5h 35m AAAFAM STT Tucson (TUS) to Cabo San Lucas flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 38m AMCIDE Calgary (YYC) to Cabo San Lucas flights
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Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 917 mi 2h 5m nonstop

LAX–CSL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 917 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CSL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 3 E145 2h05 74%
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – XE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (3 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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CSL → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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 BUR→CSL SNA→CSL
Distance from LAX 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 2h 5m
Departure OTP 74%
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 5m gate to gate.
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 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 917 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to CSL: JSX.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from CSL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, SNA and SAN. 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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to CSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CSL is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 917 miles (1,475 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).