Which airport should I fly into for Cabo San Lucas?

For long-haul and international flights, Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) is the main gateway near Cabo San Lucas. The closest airport, Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Cabo San Lucas?

The nearest is about 4 mi (7 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Cabo San Lucas?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Cabo San Lucas

The closest airports to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CSL	Cabo San Lucas International AirportCabo San Lucas, Mexico	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	International
SJD	Los Cabos International AirportSan Jose del Cabo, Mexico	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	International
PCO	Punta Colorada AirportLa Ribera, Mexico	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional
LAP	Manuel Marquez de Leon International AirportLa Paz, Mexico	86 mi / 139 km	2 hr	International
CUA	Ciudad Constitucion AirportCiudad Constitucion, Mexico	184 mi / 296 km	4 hr 17 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Cabo San Lucas. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CSL.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CSL saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Cabo San Lucas is Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road.