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Transportation to and from Los Cabos Airport

Private transfer from SJD to San Jose del Cabo, the Tourist Corridor, Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos or La Paz, at a fixed price per vehicle.

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Los Cabos International Airport IATA SJD · ICAO MMSD · San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico 10 km to San Jose del Cabo · 26 km to Cabo San Lucas
Local time7:28 PMUTC−7
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Fixed prices per vehicle

Where are you going from Los Cabos Airport?

The two towns are 33 km apart with the resort corridor between them. Fixed rates per vehicle, not per person.

Full price list from Los Cabos Airport

Full price list from Los Cabos Airport

Transportation zoneDrive time Passenger van · up to 77 7 Suburban5 5 Escalade5 5 Sprinter15 15 See availability
San Jose del Cabo 20 min US$99 US$80 US$110 US$149 See availability
Tourist Corridor 30 min US$99 US$82 US$115 US$160 See availability
Los Barriles 39 min US$341 US$280 US$268 US$400 See availability
Cabo San Lucas 45 min US$112 US$103 US$130 US$160 See availability
Todos Santos 75 min US$275 US$225 US$288 US$363 See availability
Diamante 1 h 37 min US$130 US$114 US$146 US$193 See availability
Pacifico 1 h 43 min US$125 US$104 US$130 US$175 See availability
Costa Palmas 1 h 45 min US$275 US$212 US$244 US$350 See availability
La Paz 2 h 30 min US$460 US$354 US$402 US$567 See availability

One-way prices in USD per vehicle, taxes and luggage included. There are no tolls on the four-lane road between the airport and either town.

Private fleet

The vehicles that work this airport

Private, air conditioned and insured, with a bilingual driver. Golf bags and surfboards fit; tell us when you book so we send the right vehicle.

Suburban, Chevrolet Suburban or similar

Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5 Up to 5

Honeymoons, executives and anyone who wants extra room

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US$114.29Save 30%
US$80
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Escalade, Cadillac Escalade or similar

Escalade

Cadillac Escalade or similar
Up to 5 Up to 5

Honeymoons, executives and anyone who wants extra room

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US$157.14Save 30%
US$110
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Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar

Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
Up to 15 Up to 15

Weddings, groups and large families

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US$212.86Save 30%
US$149
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Step by step

Arrival instructions, step by step

The hall of desks between customs and the exit is the only thing standing between you and your driver.

  1. 1. Immigration

    Have your passport and hotel name ready. SJD moves quickly except on Saturdays, when most US charters land between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

  2. 2. Baggage claim and customs

    Collect your bags and press the customs button. Green and you walk on, red and your bag goes through the scanner.

  3. 3. The tour and “transportation” desks

    After customs you cross a hall of counters. They will ask which hotel you are staying at and offer a free ride or a free breakfast. They sell timeshare presentations. Your driver is outside, not here.

  4. 4. Out the terminal doors

    Keep going to the exit. Nobody inside the building is your driver, whatever the badge says.

  5. 5. Find the sign

    The curb is short and your driver is within sight of the doors, holding an eTransfers sign. Photo and plate are in MyTrip before you land.

  6. 6. Twenty minutes, or forty-five

    San Jose del Cabo is 20 minutes. The corridor is 30. Cabo San Lucas is 40 to 45 on the four-lane road.

Your name on the sign

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

Terminal 1 is domestic, Terminal 2 is international. Almost every visitor flying in from the United States or Canada lands in Terminal 2.

T1
Terminal 1 · domestic

AirlinesAeroméxico, Volaris, Viva, Calafia

Single-story building with eight gates at ground level; you walk to the aircraft. Arrivals exit through the front.

Meeting pointOutside the doors, by the eTransfers sign.

8 gates2 min walk

T2
Terminal 2 · international

AirlinesAmerican, Delta, United, Alaska, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Sun Country, Air Canada, WestJet

Two floors, nineteen gates, nine with jet bridges. Immigration and customs are here, then a hall of desks, then the exit.

Meeting pointOutside the doors, under the covered walkway, by the eTransfers sign.

19 gates3 min walk

The old Terminal 3 was absorbed into Terminal 2 between 2018 and 2020, so any guide that still mentions three terminals is out of date.

At the airport

What you will find inside Los Cabos International Airport

Free wifi

Network SJD_Free_WiFi

ATMs

In the arrivals hall and landside. Bank machines in town give a better rate.

Currency exchange

Airport rates are the worst in the region. Pay by card or withdraw at your destination.

VIP lounges

VIP Lounge by HSBC

No luggage storage

No lockers and no left-luggage desk. Plan for it if you have hours to kill.

Duty free

Not automatically cheaper. Compare before you buy, and check the liquid rules of your connection.

Restaurants and cafés

Most of it is past security. Do not linger before it.

What you have inside the terminal, and what is worth your time before your flight.

Practical details

Practical details

  • Lost luggageIt belongs to your airline, not to the airport: claim it at your airline desk in the baggage hall before you leave.
  • AccessibilityWheelchair and boarding assistance are arranged by your airline. Ask for it when you book your flight, at least 48 hours ahead. Tell us when you book and the vehicle is ready for it, at no extra charge.
  • ParkingFrom 2 USD per hour · From 14 USD per day
Safety first

What to watch for at Los Cabos Airport

Los Cabos is one of the calmest arrivals in Mexico. The selling in the hall is the only friction.

The desks after customs

They look like transport companies and they sell timeshare. The “free transportation” costs you a morning of your vacation.

The pirates are outside because they cannot get in

To pick up inside SJD, GAP — the group that runs the airport — requires each vehicle’s registration, carrying the federal plates and the SICT permit, plus current insurance and several other requirements. Anything picking up outside the perimeter meets none of it and covers you for nothing.

Verify photo and plate

Driver name, photo and plate are in MyTrip before you land. Only get into the vehicle whose plates we sent you.

Nobody should ask you for tolls

There are no toll booths between the airport and either town. The transfer is prepaid; there is nothing to pay on the road.

Cabo runs on dollars, and it costs you

Prices all over Los Cabos are quoted in dollars at a rate that favors the shop. Pay by card or carry pesos.

From our local team

Tips from our local team

Our own Los Cabos team, answering what travellers ask.

eTransfers team at Los Cabos AirportAt Los Cabos Airport since 2014 Verified by our team at SJD
  • San Jose or Cabo San Lucas?

    San Jose del Cabo is quiet, colonial and near the airport. Cabo San Lucas is the marina, the nightlife and the arch. The corridor between them is where most of the big resorts are.

  • Which beaches you can swim at

    Most of the Pacific-facing coast has a brutal shore break and is not swimmable. Medano in Cabo San Lucas, Chileno and Santa Maria on the corridor are the safe ones.

  • Pesos or dollars?

    Dollars work everywhere and you lose on every transaction. Pay by card where you can.

  • How much to tip

    Drivers: 100 pesos or about US$5 for a standard transfer. Restaurants: 15%, and check whether service is already on the bill.

  • Whale season

    Grey and humpback whales are in these waters from December to April. Boats leave from the Cabo San Lucas marina.

  • Stop at the supermarket

    A twenty-minute stop at a Chedraui or La Comer on the way saves a fortune on resort water and snacks. It is included with Premium; on Economy it may cost extra.

Compare options

Private transfer vs the other options

Two people from SJD to a hotel in Cabo San Lucas with two suitcases.

What you get RecommendedeTransfers private transferPer vehicleAirport taxiPer vehicleShared shuttlePrice per personRental carPrice per day
Time to Cabo San Lucas45 min45 min75 to 110 min50 min after the counter
Wait at the airportNone, the driver is already there10 to 20 min in lineUntil the van fills up30 to 60 min at the counter
Price known before you flyYesNoYesNo
Straight to your door, no stopsYesYesNoYes
Driver at arrivals holding your nameYesNoNoNo
Flight monitoring if you land lateYesNoNoNo
Free cancellation up to 24 h with PremiumYesNoRarelyVaries
Free child seatYesNoNoPaid extra

Shared shuttles drop off along the corridor in whatever order suits the van, so a Cabo San Lucas hotel is usually last. Rental car insurance in Mexico is mandatory and is rarely included in the price you see online.

Tours & excursions

Tours in Los Cabos

The arch, whale watching, Todos Santos and the East Cape, with hotel pickup and each tour’s own cancellation policy, shown before you pay.

Ask us what is worth doing here

Our drivers know the area better than any guidebook. Book your transfer now and ask us whatever you want to see — we answer on WhatsApp, day or night.

Hotels by zone

Hotels we drive to from Los Cabos Airport

Fixed price to every hotel inside the same zone. If yours is not on the list, type it in the search box.

Back to the airport

Your return to Los Cabos Airport

Terminal 2 concentrates the US departures in the morning and the check-in lineups are the slow part, not security.

  • Domestic flightsPickup 2 hours before departure, plus the drive from your hotel.
  • International flightsPickup 3 hours before departure, plus drive time. From Cabo San Lucas that means leaving about four hours before your flight.
  • The night beforeIAN sends your exact pickup time and the driver details. Move it from MyTrip if your plans change.
Verified reviews

What travellers say about landing in Los Cabos

Michelle J.

“The transfer was fast and comfortable.”

eTransfers customers · June 2023
John S.

“I loved the attention they gave me during my trip. I took a round trip. They were very professional.”

eTransfers customers · June 2023
Erik R.

“As soon as we left the airport, we were greeted by a friendly representative from eTransfers holding a sign with the company's name. They had all our information ready and confirmed our pickup via text. The service was prompt and efficient, making sure we arrived at our destination on time.”

eTransfers customers · May 2023

Los Cabos Airport transfer questions

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?
Terminal 1 is domestic: Aeroméxico, Volaris, Viva and Calafia. Terminal 2 is international: American, Delta, United, Alaska, Southwest, JetBlue, Air Canada, WestJet and the rest. If you are flying in from the US or Canada, it is Terminal 2.
How far is Cabo San Lucas?
About 45 minutes on the four-lane road. San Jose del Cabo is 20 minutes and the corridor resorts are 30.
Is there a toll road?
No. There are no tolls between the airport and either town, so nobody should ask you for cash on the way.
What are the desks after customs?
Timeshare sales. They will ask your hotel and offer a free ride. Keep walking; your driver is outside the terminal doors.
Can I stop at a supermarket on the way?
Yes. With Premium, one short stop is included: tell the driver when you get in or add it when you book. On Economy, request it when you book; it may cost extra.
Do you go to La Paz and Todos Santos?
Yes. Todos Santos is about 75 minutes and La Paz about two and a half hours, both at a fixed price.
AI-powered service

Meet IAN and Emma, the AI behind every transfer

IAN answers your messages in seconds and Emma takes your calls, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Change a time, add a stop or ask for a receipt: it is done in the same conversation.

  • Replies in seconds, any hour of the day
  • Changes, stops and receipts from the chat
  • WhatsApp, SMS, email or a phone call
IAN · eTransfersOnline · replies in seconds
My flight now lands at 4:10 p.m. What happens?
Nothing to do. We track AA 1234 and moved your pickup to 4:10 p.m. Your driver will be at the arrivals exit with your name.
Can we add a grocery stop?
Done. A grocery stop on the way, up to 20 minutes, US$15 added to your total. Your voucher is updated.
Message IAN…
EmmaVoice assistant · answers calls 24/7

And the rest runs on its own

From the moment you book until the driver is at the exit, every step is automated.

  1. BookedInstant confirmation, voucher by email and WhatsApp
  2. Flight trackedYour flight is monitored; a delay reschedules the pickup on its own
  3. Driver assignedName, photo and plate sent the day before
  4. Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a sign
MyTrip · the eTransfers web app

Your transfer, in your pocket

MyTrip works like a ride app: follow your driver on the map, fix a flight change yourself and share your trip with your family. No download, no password.

  • Watch your driver arrive in real timeFollow the route on the map from the moment they leave until you reach your hotel. No calls, no guessing.
  • Know who picks you up before leaving the airportName and photo of your driver on screen. You recognize them at first sight.
  • Flight changed? Update it yourselfFix the flight number, the time or how many travel, in seconds, from your phone.
  • Your family knows where you areShare your trip with a link and let them watch it live, no download needed.
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  • No passwords, no sign-up: you enter with the link we send
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