Los Cabos Airport Live Arrivals
Cabo San Lucas Airport Arrivals Information
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the main gateway to the popular tourist region of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. The airport has two commercial terminals which serve as a hub for around a dozen airlines. Terminal 1 is a single-story building primarily used for domestic flights, whereas Terminal 2 is used for international flights.
To help your ride know which terminal to pick you up from, refer them to our live flight tracker above which lists the SJD Airport arrivals for today.
Terminal 1
Location – The Arrivals Hall is located on the Ground Floor.
Operating Airlines – Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris.
Terminal 2
Location – The Arrivals Hall is located on the Ground Floor
Operating Airlines – Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Sunwing, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and West Jet.
Arriving at Cabo San Lucas Airport
When landing at SJD Airport arrivals on a domestic flight, you simply need to make your way into the Baggage Claim area, find your flight’s corresponding conveyor belt, collect your luggage, and exit into the Arrivals Hall.
The process for SJD international arrivals is slightly different as they will first need to clear Passport Control. Mexico allows 63 countries to visit without a visa for up to 180 days so long it is for tourism purposes. In all other cases, you will need to apply for a visa at your nearest Mexican Embassy before you travel.
If you are a citizen from one of the visa-exempt countries and you have a passport with an integrated chip, you can use the e-gates on arrival, making the immigration process very smooth. Otherwise, you will need to wait in line for an Immigration officer.
Once you have collected any luggage from the Baggage Claim area, you can exit into the Arrivals Hall via Customs. The airport sometimes uses sniffer dogs to find prohibited items so be sure to declare anything that you are unsure of. Also be mindful that if the red light flashes while you are in the queue, you will be directed to a Customs officer to be searched.
*Note that SJD arrivals are not required to fill out a Multiple Migratory Form (FMM) but a Customs form will need to be completed on arrival.
Cabo San Lucas Airport Transport
Arrivals at SJD have the choice of several private and public transport options to help them reach their destination in Cab San Lucas or along the Baja California Peninsular. The public bus departs from outside Terminal 1, you can book a seat on a private shuttle bus, or you can take a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi from outside either terminal. Similarly, a Los Cabos Airport transfer can be pre-arranged with a company like Welcome.
*Passengers can walk between Terminal 1 and 2 in around 10 minutes or you can take a 2-minute Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi.
What to do in Arrivals at Cabo San Lucas Airport?
Both terminals provide several food and beverage options where you can grab a bite to eat or relax while you are waiting for a loved one to arrive. There are also toilets, car rental booths, currency exchange services and ATMs, travel counters, and a selection of shops (most of which are located in Terminal 2).
Each Arrival Hall also features electronic flight information boards that show the SJD Arrivals for today so you can track the flight you are waiting on.
For more insight on what Los Cabos Airport has to offer, check out our comprehensive Los Cabos Airport Guide.
Cabo San Lucas Airport Arrivals Parking
Since there isn’t a designated SJD Airport arrival pick-up zone located at the curbside of the terminal, the best place to park is in the paid car park across the road. Otherwise, you can ask your friends or family to take the elevator up one level to the Departures Hall where there is a free drop-off/pick-up zone located in front of the exit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect going through Customs in Los Cabos?
The Customs officers at Los Cabos Airport monitor incoming luggage to ensure that no prohibited items enter the country. This can include fruits and vegetables – where they may use a sniffer dog to detect any produce – as well as alcohol, cigarettes, and firearms. If you are concerned you don’t meet the requirements, simply declare any items and the officer on duty will assist you.