$119 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to San José del Cabo (SJD)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo (SAN-SJD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $119 for one-way flights and $274 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Bargain Flight
Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$274 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Jul 21 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Fri, Jul 25, priced at $274 found 5 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$275 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $275 found 7 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 25
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$276 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 13 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Fri, Jul 25, priced at $276 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $277 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 17
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$277 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 13 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Thu, Jul 17, priced at $277 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 13
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$278 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 3 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $278 found 5 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Jul 30
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$280 Roundtrip, just found
$280
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Wed, Jul 30, priced at $280 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 15
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$281 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Fri, Aug 15, priced at $281 found 5 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 13
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$282 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $282 found 9 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 14
SAN
San Diego
SJD
San José del Cabo
$283 Roundtrip, just found
$283
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San Diego to San José del Cabo, returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $283 just found
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to San José del Cabo (SJD)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Los Cabos Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$274
Distance
802 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 22 mins

San Diego to San José del Cabo Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to San José del Cabo

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to San José del Cabo

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to San José del Cabo: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to San José del Cabo

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to San José del Cabo in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $119 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to San José del Cabo flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to San José del Cabo airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) cost?
Grab cheap return tickets starting at $276 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving SAN on June 29 2025 and touching down at SJD. The price was last updated on June 5 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to SJD?
The cheapest flights from SAN to SJD are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
Catch a direct flight with Alaska Airlines and head straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to SJD?
Jet off from SAN to SJD with Alaska Airlines. This carrier currently offers the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting at $120. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on August 31 2025. Prices were last updated on June 5 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
On average, just 1 nonstop flight departs each day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). Need more options? Use Expedia’s filters to find flights with layovers and squeeze another destination into your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
More travelers fly between SAN and SJD at 8 AM than at any other point in the day. Prefer a quieter experience? Consider flying outside peak hours and you’re likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to SJD?
Sunday offers the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). Consider jetting off on this day and you’ll have a greater chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 8:50AM UTC-8, leaving from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You’ll be traveling for approximately 2h 14m, landing at Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) at approximately 12:04PM UTC-7.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
The average flight time from SAN to SJD is 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a total distance of 800 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to SJD?
With 100% of journeys usually landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). To monitor your flight status and get notifications about any changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
Select a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Cabo San Lucas from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Compare your flight options from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). This is the only airport in Cabo San Lucas you can touch down at if you’re taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) last-minute?
Booking your flight from SAN to SJD just before your journey is usually more expensive. But if you’re flexible with your travel dates and times, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to SJD flight and hotel package?
You’ll typically save money by booking a SAN to SJD flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it’s simple to manage everything in one place. Once you’ve selected your preferred accommodations and flights, you can add extras such as car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
You can usually reschedule or cancel your SAN to SJD flight. However, if it’s been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Check your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You’ll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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