LAX to SJD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 1,468 km (912 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SJD to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 1,468 km (912 mi, 793 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to SJD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJD is roughly southeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to SJD route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-SJD in IATA codes and KLAX-MMSD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Los Cabos International Airport is SJD (MMSD).
| LAX | SJD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Los Cabos International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | MMSD |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #309 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MMSD starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJD sits 249 ft (76 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to SJD
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from San José del Cabo?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are 1,468 km (912 mi, 793 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to SJD?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and SJD takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJD from LAX?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) lies roughly southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to SJD?
5 airlines appear on the LAX-SJD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, AeroMéxico, Alaska Airlines.
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