# SJD — San José del Cabo (Los Cabos International)

> SJD (Los Cabos International) is the main international airport serving San José del Cabo, Mexico. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/sjd-san-jose-del-cabo

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Pre-booked shuttle or transfer to your hotel
- **Typical fare:** USD 25–45 shared, USD 80–150 private
- **Journey time:** 30–50 min to Cabo San Lucas
- **Pickup point:** Exit terminal and walk to the public sidewalk
- **Key warning:** Anyone inside arrivals offering 'free ride' is a timeshare pitch
- **Fare reality (SJD → Cabo San Lucas):** expected USD 25–95 · concerning USD 120+ · likely scam USD 150+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** high — Notorious for aggressive timeshare touts and overpriced unofficial taxis. Pre-booked transfers are the safe play.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of SJD, ranked

1. **Pre-booked shared shuttle** _(recommended)_ — cost USD 25–45 pp, journey 40–60 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest safe option
   - Cons: Multiple stops
2. **Pre-booked private transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost USD 80–150, journey 30–50 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct; Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricey
3. **Official taxi** — cost USD 70–120, journey 30–50 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No booking needed
   - Cons: Often above app pricing
4. **Rental car** — cost USD 30+/day, journey 30–50 min, wait 20–40 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Flexibility
   - Cons: Insurance upsell scams

## First 30 minutes after landing at SJD

1. Walk straight through the arrivals corridor without stopping
2. Ignore everyone offering rides, 'welcome packs' or free shuttles
3. Meet your pre-booked transfer driver outside on the public sidewalk
4. If no booking: official taxis are outside, confirm fare in writing first
5. Plan 30–50 min to Cabo San Lucas, 10–20 min to San José del Cabo

## Common scams at SJD

- **Timeshare 'free ride'** (high risk): Person in white shirt offers a free shuttle in exchange for a 'short presentation'. _How to avoid:_ Decline anyone offering free transport. Walk to your booked driver.
- **Unofficial taxi overcharge** (high risk): Driver doubles the agreed fare on arrival. _How to avoid:_ Confirm fare in writing or pre-book a transfer.
- **Rental insurance upsell** (medium risk): Counter demands mandatory extra insurance not shown online. _How to avoid:_ Buy non-refundable coverage in advance and decline at counter.

## Payment warnings at SJD

- Quotes inside terminal are sometimes in USD without disclosure
- Get any verbal taxi fare in writing before loading bags

## Arrival checklist for SJD

- Pre-book transfer
- Ignore timeshare touts
- Get fares in writing

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Last updated: May 2026

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