San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas (SFO–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and CSL, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
SNA ~5h 23m SAF ~5h 24m BZN ~5h 59m YYC ~7h 42m HND ~15h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → CSL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CSL → SFO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cabo San Lucas from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Metric SFO→CSL SJC→CSL
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Departure OTP 67% –
San Jose (SJC) to Cabo San Lucas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
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.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to CSL flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CSL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, SAF, BZN, YYC, HND, LAX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).