Los Angeles to Los Cabos in about two and a half hours. An international trip, so the paperwork matters — your advisor and the operator handle it so you only bring passports.
One-way planning estimates from Van Nuys, 930 miles. Round trips are roughly double.
| Class | Aircraft examples | Flight time | Estimated one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet5–7 passengers | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ | ~2 h 20 min | $8,200–$9,600 |
| Midsize jet7–8 passengers | Citation Latitude, Hawker 850XP | ~2 h 20 min | $11,100–$13,100 |
| Super-midsize jet8–9 passengers | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | ~2 h 15 min | $14,000–$16,500 |
| Heavy jet10–13 passengers | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 | ~2 h 10 min | $17,000–$19,900 |
Estimates checked October 2026, based on planning hourly rates with a 2-hour daily minimum. Your advisor confirms the exact price — including aircraft positioning, taxes and fees — before anything is booked.
Every passenger needs a valid passport. Mexican immigration and customs are handled at the private terminal on arrival, and Mexico's entry fees and taxes are included in your final price. On the way home the aircraft must clear US Customs at an airport with a customs facility — several in Los Angeles have one, so most trips fly straight back. The operator files the passenger manifest in advance, which is why we ask for full passport details a few days before departure.
Los Cabos International (SJD) in San José del Cabo is the main airport, with dedicated private terminals — 25 to 40 minutes to the Corridor resorts and about 45 minutes to Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas International (CSL) is a smaller airport closer to town; its hours and services are more limited, so your advisor confirms it works for your arrival time and aircraft. Thanksgiving, the holidays and spring break are the busiest weeks — book early.
Los Angeles
Best for Most private departures — the Westside, Beverly Hills, the Valley and Malibu
LA's dedicated business-aviation airport and one of the busiest in the country. Open 24 hours, with a deep choice of FBOs; noise rules limit some older jets at night.
Best for Heavy jets, international departures and same-day connections to airline flights
Private flights use dedicated FBO terminals away from the main terminals. Busy airspace can mean longer taxi times; most private flyers start at Van Nuys instead.
Cabo San Lucas
Best for The Corridor, San José del Cabo, most resorts
Main international airport with dedicated private terminals and customs.
Best for Cabo San Lucas town and Pedregal
Smaller airport; hours and customs availability are more limited.
Yes — every passenger needs a valid passport, including children. Your advisor collects passport details before the flight so the operator can file the required manifests for Mexico and for the return to the US.
About 2 hours 20 minutes in a light jet and slightly less in larger jets. Allow a little extra time on arrival for Mexican immigration and customs at the private terminal.
SJD suits most trips and most resorts along the Corridor. CSL is closer to Cabo San Lucas and Pedregal but has more limited hours and services. Your advisor recommends one based on where you are staying and when you land.
One call or one form. Marius comes back with real aircraft and an exact price — usually within the hour.