Five new nonstop routes from Canada to Cabo start this winter, flying from Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal, Regina and Ottawa. All five land at SJD, where Uber and DiDi can’t pick up passengers, so book your ride from the airport before you leave home.
Private rides start at US$82 a vehicle to San Jose del Cabo hotels, and shared shuttle seats start at US$19 a person. Prices are in US dollars, and checkout lets you pay in Canadian dollars.
Porter, Air Transat and WestJet Add Five Routes to SJD
The Los Cabos Tourism Board puts airline seats from Canada up about 35% for October 2026 to March 2027. Canada is the second-biggest source of foreign visitors to Los Cabos, with about 300,000 Canadians expected for all of 2026.
From |
Airline |
First Flight |
Flights a Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson | Porter | November 16, 2026 | Up to 3 |
| Edmonton | Porter | November 16, 2026 | Up to 4 |
| Montreal | Air Transat | December 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Regina | WestJet | December 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Ottawa | Porter | December 18, 2026 | 2 |
WestJet’s Regina flight is the city’s first nonstop to Los Cabos. For other routes, see this winter’s direct flights to Los Cabos.
Private Rides From SJD Start at US$82
That US$82 is one way to San Jose del Cabo, the closest hotel area to the airport. Cabo San Lucas hotels on Medano Beach, 40 to 50 minutes out, start at US$89 private or US$25 a person on the shuttle.
Both private prices are for the Budget Crossover SUV, which seats 3. The Mini Van seats 5 and also starts at US$82 to San Jose del Cabo, but it can cost more elsewhere.
Two shuttle seats to San Jose del Cabo cost US$38. For US$82, a private ride leaves without the shuttle wait or anyone else’s drop-offs. Private rides also come with a complimentary beer or water for each passenger.
For the Tourist Corridor and every other area, see the starting prices for every hotel area, or compare the bus, shuttle and private options at SJD.
Walk Past the Ride Offers to the Pickup Umbrellas Outside
Driver details and pickup instructions come with your confirmation, so save it to your phone before you board.
Inside the terminal, people will offer you rides and tours. Keep walking. Our reps wait outside in the official transportation meeting area, at numbered pickup umbrellas.
- Private ride: umbrella #3 or #5. Look for an English-speaking rep with your name on a sign.
- Shared shuttle: umbrella #7. Check in with the rep there.
Drivers are licensed and bilingual. Can’t spot your rep? Our 24/7 English support is on text, WhatsApp and email.
Rideshare is no backup because they are Not Allowed at Cabo Airport. See why Uber can’t pick you up at SJD.
Shared Shuttles Finish in the Early Evening
Shared shuttles usually finish around 5 to 7 p.m., depending on the day’s flights and bookings. A shuttle won’t go out for one or two late passengers.
Check the SJD landing time on your ticket. If your flight lands in the late afternoon or evening, book a private ride.
When Winter Weather Delays Your Flight From Canada to Cabo
We track your flight as it comes in and set your pickup to give you time to clear the airport. A private ride moves back to your new landing time.
Shuttle riders check in with the rep at umbrella #7 and take the next shuttle out after check-in. Expect a wait of 10 to 60 minutes. We can’t predict the exact wait or the number of stops ahead of time. That’s the trade for the lower fare, since one shuttle carries several passengers to several drop-offs.
If the airline rebooks you before you travel, send the new flight through the Transfer Reservation Update form.
Flying With Kids? Car Seats Come on Private Rides
Shuttles can’t carry car seats, so every child on the shared shuttle gets their own ticket and their own seat, buckled in with a seat belt rather than held on a lap. It’s the safer way for little ones to ride.
For a child who needs a car seat, book a private ride and add a rear-facing, baby or booster seat for US$15 per car seat.
A Private Ride Goes Past the Gate to Your Condo or Villa
The shared shuttle will take you to a condo, villa or Airbnb. Inside a gated community, though, it stops at the security gate, while a private ride goes on to your door.
A private ride can also stop at a grocery store on the way. A 30-minute stop is US$40, and a 60-minute stop is US$60.
Going private both ways? Book the return with your arrival. A private round trip to Medano Beach in the Budget Crossover SUV is US$168, against US$178 for two one-way rides. Shuttle round trips cost the same as two one-way seats.
More Questions From Canadian Travelers
Which New Nonstops Fly From Canada to Los Cabos This Winter?
Porter flies from Toronto Pearson and Edmonton from November 16, 2026, and from Ottawa from December 18. Air Transat flies weekly from Montreal from December 10, and WestJet weekly from Regina from December 14. All five land at SJD.
Can I Take the Shared Shuttle If I Land in the Evening?
Plan on a private ride. Shared shuttles usually finish around 5 to 7 p.m., depending on the day’s flights and bookings, and won’t run for one or two late arrivals.
Does My Child Need a Shuttle Ticket?
Yes. Every child on the shared shuttle rides in their own ticketed seat with a seat belt, since shuttles can’t carry car seats. Private rides can add a car seat for US$15 per seat.
Once you have your flight, book your ride before you fly.