Monterrey · Los Cabos

    Monterrey
    to Los Cabos.

    An hour forty to the Pacific. The most efficient weekend leg out of Monterrey — wheels-up Friday afternoon, on the course Saturday morning.

    Reviewed by Óscar Cadena, Managing Director · Numen Aviation·Cross-checked against live operator fleet and airport data·
    ≈ 1,020 km
    Distance
    1h 40m
    Flight Time
    From $9,750
    Approx. Price (USD)
    Light / Midsize
    Recommended Aircraft

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    The route on the map

    110°W105°W100°W25°NMonterreyMMMYLos CabosMMSD
    Distance
    ≈ 1,020 km
    Flight time
    1h 40m
    Routing
    Non-stop

    Direct routing MMMY → MMSD. Alternate airports for this leg are listed below.

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    Quick Facts

    The route in numbers

    Distance
    ≈ 1,020 km
    Flight time (non-stop)
    1h 40m
    Time change
    −1 hour (Baja California Sur)
    Best season
    Oct – May
    Departure airports
    • MMMYMariano Escobedo — MonterreyMain field. Customs, immigration and executive terminal.
    • MMANDel Norte — MonterreyGeneral aviation. Faster turnaround; shorter runway.
    • MMIOPlan de Guadalupe — SaltilloAlternate for the Saltillo–Ramos Arizpe corridor.
    Arrival airports
    • MMSDLos Cabos International — San José del CaboMain field. FBO, customs and immigration.
    • MMSLCabo San Lucas InternationalCloser to the marina. Runway limits by aircraft category.
    • MMLPManuel Márquez de León — La PazNorthern peninsula and Sea of Cortez.

    Alternate airports are quoted on request — handling, slots and customs vary by field.

    Why Private

    What makes this route different.

    01
    Friday afternoon, no day lost

    Wheels-up after the office and dinner in the corridor that night. No connection in Mexico City or Guadalajara.

    02
    Baggage sized for golf and fishing

    We confirm real baggage capacity before quoting, not on the ramp.

    03
    Sunday return locked in

    It's the first leg to sell out in season. Booked from the start, it doesn't depend on last-minute availability.

    04
    Frequent empty legs

    The north–Baja corridor repositions regularly. With flexible dates the discounts are substantial.

    Cost

    What determines the cost of a Monterrey → Los Cabos charter?

    This is a short leg by Monterrey standards, so the rate sits near the aircraft's utilization floor. What really moves the price here isn't distance but date: the same Learjet in October and in the last week of December are two different numbers.

    01
    Aircraft category

    The single biggest driver. The right categories for this leg are light and midsize jets: the gap between them isn't only cabin size but speed, baggage volume and range. A light and a midsize jet on the same route can differ by 60% in price.

    02
    Distance and block time

    The leg runs ≈ 1,020 km with a typical 1h 40m in the air. Charter is priced on occupied flight hours, and daily utilization minimums plus crew duty limits still apply even on a short hop.

    03
    One way vs round trip

    A round trip that keeps the aircraft with you usually prices better per hour than two one-ways. A one-way Monterrey → Los Cabos may mean the aircraft flies home empty, and that leg shows up in the rate.

    04
    Positioning (ferry)

    The movement of the aircraft before pickup or after drop-off. If the right aircraft isn't based in Monterrey, or is committed elsewhere after landing in Los Cabos, that repositioning enters the cost. It's exactly why empty legs exist: someone already paid for that leg.

    05
    Season and demand

    Availability rules price. Through October through May, fishing tournaments and Easter week the fleet commits weeks ahead and the rate stops being negotiable. Firm dates booked early widen your aircraft options.

    06
    Handling, FBO and fees

    Landing, ramp, FBO handling, catering and crew overnight where applicable. Small next to the flight hour, but they vary by airport and are always itemized in the quote — nothing appears afterward.

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    Fleet for this Route

    Recommended Aircraft.

    Light Jet
    Learjet 31
    6–7
    Passengers
    2,650 km
    Range

    The most efficient option on this leg. Quick and direct for small groups.

    Light Jet
    Learjet 35
    6–8
    Passengers
    3,800 km
    Range

    Wide range margin and a comfortable cabin for the weekend.

    Midsize Jet
    Hawker 800A
    8–9
    Passengers
    4,600 km
    Range

    The golf group favourite: room for four or more bags without giving up seats.

    The 48-hour weekend that actually works

    An hour forty of flying completely changes the math of a Cabo weekend. Leaving Monterrey at 17:00 Friday puts you at dinner in the tourist corridor that night; returning Sunday at 18:00 has you home before 21:00.

    Commercially, the same plan means leaving early Friday or losing Saturday morning, and almost always connecting. Charter doesn't buy luxury on this leg — it buys back the two mornings commercial takes.

    Golf, fishing, and what actually fits

    Most Monterrey to Cabo flights carry gear. Four golf bags fill practically the entire baggage compartment of a light jet, and once weekend suitcases are added the math stops working. Fishing rods over two metres need to be stowed in the cabin on several aircraft.

    We review it before quoting, not on the ramp. It's the number one reason a flight ends up costing more than expected: a light jet is quoted on passenger count and a midsize ends up flying on baggage volume.

    MMSD, Cabo San Lucas and La Paz

    San José del Cabo (MMSD) is the main field, with a full FBO, customs and immigration. It's 20 minutes to the tourist corridor and about 40 to Cabo San Lucas.

    Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) sits much closer to the marina, but it's a general aviation field with a shorter runway and not every category operates there. La Paz (MMLP) serves the northern peninsula and Sea of Cortez fishing itineraries. We check your aircraft's compatibility before confirming the arrival field.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a private jet from Monterrey to Los Cabos cost?
    One way in a light jet starts around USD 9,750 + VAT; in a Hawker 800A, around USD 17,500 + VAT. Estimates subject to date and availability.
    How long is the Monterrey–Los Cabos flight?
    1 hour 40 minutes nonstop.
    Do four golf bags fit in a light jet?
    Just barely. Four full bags fill practically the entire hold of a Learjet 31 or 35, and with suitcases added it's worth moving up to a Hawker 800A. We check before quoting.
    Can I land at Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) instead of San José?
    It depends on the aircraft. MMSL has a shorter runway and no customs clearance, so not every category operates there. For domestic flights in light aircraft it's often workable.
    How far ahead should I book for December or Easter?
    Four to eight weeks. On those dates the real constraint is aircraft availability, not budget.

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