San Diego to Cabo San Lucas (SAN–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
808 mi 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and CSL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cabo San Lucas from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Metric SAN→CSL SNA→CSL PSP→CSL
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 2
Weekly flights 0 – –
Departure OTP 49% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Cabo San Lucas flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Cabo San Lucas flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
808 mi / 1,300 km
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance808 mi / 1,300 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CSL
Full nameCabo San Lucas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CSL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SAF, BZN, YYC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CSL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LAX. 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).