Private Jet Charter to Cabo San Lucas: Los Cabos (SJD) or Cabo San Lucas (CSL) Airport

Private flights to Cabo San Lucas run nonstop from the western United States and Texas in under three hours. Passengers clear Mexican customs and immigration away from the airline halls. Los Cabos International has its own general aviation terminal at the north end of the field. Golf, sportfishing and villa stays fill most trips.

• Two airports: SJD for San José del Cabo and the Corridor, CSL for the marina and Pedregal.
• Nonstop by light jet: Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco all reach SJD in one hop.
• Western clock: Cabo keeps UTC-7 all year, the same as Arizona.

A private jet to Los Cabos suits most trips, because SJD takes every aircraft size on a 9,843-foot runway. It is the usual base for San Jose del Cabo private jet charters, 6 miles from that town. Cabo San Lucas International is closer to the marina and Pedregal. It needs prior permission and shuts at 8 p.m.

How far are the Cabo San Lucas private jet airports from town?

The two Cabo San Lucas private jet airports sit about 20 miles apart along the coast. Cabo San Lucas International is about 4 miles from town and 5 from Pedregal. Los Cabos International is roughly 22 miles away, yet only 6 from San José del Cabo.

How long is the drive from Los Cabos airport to Cabo San Lucas?

The drive from Los Cabos International to Cabo San Lucas takes about 40 to 50 minutes. San José del Cabo is 15 to 25 minutes away, and Corridor resorts 20 to 40. East Cape stays take 60 to 75 minutes, and peak traffic can add 20 to 30 percent.

No. Cabo San Lucas International closes at 8 p.m. and reopens at 6 a.m. local time. Each flight needs prior permission 24 hours ahead, and a handling agent is mandatory. Later arrivals usually route to Los Cabos International, the larger airline airport. The operator confirms SJD's hours for the exact landing time.

Can a large private jet land at Cabo San Lucas airport?

Yes, Cabo San Lucas International’s runway 11/29 is 7,874 feet long, enough for every business jet. Even a Gulfstream G650 needs only 5,858 feet to take off at maximum weight. Each flight still needs 24 hours’ prior permission. VIP airliners such as the Boeing BBJ normally use the 9,843-foot runway at Los Cabos International.

From Van Nuys, a private jet Los Angeles to Cabo flight reaches SJD in about 2 hours 15 minutes. A private jet Dallas to Cabo San Lucas trip runs about 2 hours 25 minutes. Scottsdale is under two hours away. Teterboro takes about 4 hours 50 minutes in a super midsize jet.

• San Diego: about 2 hours by light jet, or 2 hours 50 minutes by turboprop.
• Denver Centennial: a light jet lands in about 2 hours 45 minutes.
• Chicago Midway: about 3 hours 50 minutes by midsize jet.
• Miami-Opa Locka: a super midsize needs about 3 hours 50 minutes.

The private jet to Cabo San Lucas price starts at $1,300 an hour by turboprop. That suits San Diego and Scottsdale. Light jets cover most western and Texas routes at $2,300 to $3,800. East Coast groups usually book a super midsize at $4,500 to $7,500 an hour.

Each estimate multiplies the flight time by the category's hourly rate range. Flights under one hour are priced as a full hour. Taxes, airport fees, and any repositioning are not included.

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• Passports: every passenger needs a valid passport, US citizens included. Non-US citizens should check Mexico's visa rules for their nationality.
• First landing: the flight clears customs and immigration at its first Mexican airport; SJD and CSL both qualify.
• Baggage: all luggage comes off the aircraft for inspection, even on a short stop.
• Entry fee: foreign visitors pay Mexico's non-resident fee, 983 pesos in 2026.
• Operator permits: a foreign charter operator needs a Mexican AFAC permit, so book early for peak weeks.

Flying home, the first US landing is usually a CBP-designated airport near the border crossing. Operators holding an overflight exemption can continue to a customs airport farther north. The eAPIS manifest must be authorized at least an hour before takeoff from Cabo. Allow time for that stop in the return schedule.

Yes, dogs and cats can fly private to Cabo once the operator approves them. From August 3, 2026, dogs need a screwworm inspection certificate from a USDA-accredited vet, issued within 5 days. 

Cats need no paperwork, though officials inspect both on arrival. Returning dogs must be microchipped and carry a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.

The private jet to Cabo cost depends mostly on the departure city and the cabin. West Coast and Texas trips run two to three hours, so light jets keep totals down. Holiday weeks and spring break tighten aircraft supply. Mexican permits, handling, and the US customs stop on the way home also shape the quote.

• Departure city: the East Coast needs a super midsize; the West needs only a light jet.
• Airport choice: CSL needs prior permission and closes at 8 p.m.
• Return customs: a designated-airport stop adds a landing on the way home.
• One-way trips: an empty flight back to the jet's base may be added to the quote.

What is the cheapest private jet to Cabo?

The cheapest private jet to Cabo is a turboprop from San Diego, about 2 hours 50 minutes to SJD. That trip costs roughly $3,700 to $7,100 one way before taxes and fees. A light jet from Scottsdale costs about $4,200 to $7,000 and takes under two hours.

Which private jet is best for Cabo San Lucas?

For most groups, the best private jet for Cabo San Lucas is a light jet like the Phenom 300E. It reaches SJD nonstop from Los Angeles, Dallas or Denver and seats 6 to 9. Chicago and Miami families usually choose a Citation Latitude midsize or a Challenger 350 super midsize.

Empty leg flights to Cabo San Lucas appear when a jet flies south empty to collect clients heading home. They cluster around holiday weeks and the end of spring break, when many groups leave at once. Prices sit below a standard charter. Timing depends on the paying trip and may change at short notice.

To check open Cabo legs, send your dates and group size to charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

The best time to fly private to Cabo San Lucas is December to April, during whale season. Whale watching officially runs December 15 to April 15, peaking from January to March. Late October brings the big sportfishing tournaments. Hurricane season runs from mid-May to the end of November.

Does hurricane season close Cabo's airports?

Rarely, but it can. Hurricane Odile damaged Los Cabos International in September 2014, and operations stopped for 18 days. The airport reopened on October 3, 2014. Operators watch storm tracks from mid-May to late November and move flights when a system threatens.

Most private flyers stay in Pedregal above the marina, on the Tourist Corridor or at Puerto Los Cabos. Pedregal is about 5 miles from CSL. Corridor resorts sit between the two airports, and Puerto Los Cabos is closest to SJD. The East Cape lies farther north of SJD.

Cabo San Lucas mixes sportfishing, golf, beaches and boat trips around Land's End. El Arco, the rock arch at the tip of the peninsula, is reached by water taxi from the marina. Lovers Beach sits beside it. Three new golf courses are due to open in Los Cabos by early 2027.

• El Arco and Lovers Beach: water taxis leave from the marina.
• Médano Beach: calm water and beach clubs beside the marina.
• Whale watching: humpbacks from December 15 to April 15.
• Sportfishing: marlin tournaments every October.
• Golf: courses along the Corridor, at Diamante and at Puerto Los Cabos.

• Sunset departures: CSL closes at 8 p.m., so schedule return takeoffs before then.
• Tournament week: marina stays fill in late October; book CSL early.
• East Cape stays: SJD saves a long drive north.
• Storm season: build a spare day into trips from August to October.

Baja California Sur keeps UTC-7 all year, matching Los Angeles in summer and Denver in winter. The Mexican peso is the local currency. Every guest needs a valid passport for the flight. Book handling and permits early for holiday weeks.

Each Cabo San Lucas private jet charter is planned around the airport, Mexico's permits and the customs stop home. SJD or CSL is matched to the villa or resort first. Matt Hogan, the founder, has organized upward of 2,000 private flights spanning more than 90 countries.

Every operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking, with ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings considered where they exist as one part of that review.

• Airport matched to the address: CSL for the marina and Pedregal, SJD for the Corridor and East Cape.
• Permits checked early: the operator's Mexican permit and handling confirmed before the quote.
• Return planned: the eAPIS manifest and US customs stop timed into the schedule.

To book private jet charter to Cabo San Lucas, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.