Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Oakland and San Jose Cabo are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your OAK to SJD flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into San Jose Cabo (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for OAK to SJD flights is Southwest Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OAK and SJD include:
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight is RM418. A round-trip ticket right now is RM1,033. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from OAK to SJD, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK reach their destination on time.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJD instead:
Grab a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and discover San Jose Cabo and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Cabos International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose Cabo
From Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose Cabo is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
January is the most popular month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Jose Cabo in May.
Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for July if you want to go to San Jose Cabo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OAK to SJD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose Cabo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north-east of San Jose Cabo, a visit to Culiacan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, Tren turistico Parque las riberas and MASIN Museo de Arte de Sinaloa.
Mazatlan is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres east of San Jose Cabo. No trip is complete without experiencing Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral.