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Your Cabo questions
Short answers to what travelers ask most before flying private to Los Cabos. Anything else, add it to your quote request.
The flight
How long does it take to fly to Cabo?
About 2 hours from Scottsdale, 2h 25m from Los Angeles, 2h 35m from Houston, 2h 40m from Dallas, 3 hours from Denver and 5h 30m from New York. These are estimates; winds and aircraft vary.
Which jets fly nonstop from the East Coast?
Super-midsize jets and larger, such as a Challenger 350 or a Gulfstream. Light and midsize jets usually make a short fuel stop on the way.
Where do private flights land?
At Los Cabos International (SJD), in the general aviation area away from the airline terminals, where a local handler meets the aircraft.
Can we bring golf clubs and surfboards?
Yes, but they decide the aircraft. List them in your request so we only suggest jets with enough luggage space.
Entry and customs
What documents do we need?
A valid passport book for every traveler, including children. Mexico records your entry on arrival, and your handler explains the current process. Rules change, so we confirm them with the operator for each trip.
Can our dog fly with us?
Often, with the operator's prior approval. Pets are inspected on arrival in Mexico, and dogs coming back to the US must meet current import rules, so plan the paperwork early.
Where do we clear customs coming home?
At the first US airport where Customs and Border Protection can clear private aircraft. For many western trips that is close to home; from the East Coast it may be a stop on the way.
Timing
When is the best time to go?
December to April for dry, sunny weather and whales, though it is also the busiest season. May and June are hot and quieter. August to October has the highest storm risk.
How far ahead should we book for the holidays?
As early as you can. Thanksgiving, the Christmas and New Year fortnight, Presidents' Day and spring break are the busiest periods, both for aircraft and for parking at SJD.
Price and booking
Is the quote the final price?
It is all-in for the trip as described: aircraft, crew, taxes, airport, handling and international fees, plus crew costs while the aircraft waits. Optional extras are listed separately.
Is it cheaper for the jet to wait or to fly home?
It depends on the length of your stay. For a weekend, keeping the aircraft in Cabo is usually simpler; for a week or longer, sending it home and back can cost less. We price both.
Do we need to join anything?
No. Requesting a Cabo quote never involves a membership, a deposit or an account.
Who operates the aircraft?
Private Jet to Cabo is an air charter broker and is not a direct air carrier. We do not own or operate aircraft; every flight is operated by an FAA Part 135 (or foreign equivalent) direct air carrier in operational control of the aircraft.