Getting to La Ventana
La Paz airport (LAP) to La Ventana is 55 km, under an hour down one road: about 45 minutes once you're in the car. Los Cabos airport (SJD) is 148 km away, a little over two hours, closer to two and a half once you've cleared the terminal. Fly into La Paz unless Cabo saves you a connection or real money.
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La Paz or Los Cabos
La PazLAP
55 kmUnder an hour
La Ventana148 km2 to 2½ hours
Los CabosSJD
| La Paz (LAP) | Los Cabos (SJD) | |
|---|---|---|
| The road | One paved road | Two-lane, unlit, over the sierra |
| From the US | Few direct; via Mexico City, Guadalajara or Tijuana | Many direct flights |
| Landing late | Fine: a short run | Shuttle, or sleep in San José |
From La Paz (LAP)
- Shuttles and taxis do the run constantly; arriving without a car is normal.
- From San Diego, Cross Border Xpress walks you into Tijuana's airport, with daily La Paz flights.
From Los Cabos (SJD)
- North past Los Barriles and San Bartolo, then over the mountains toward Los Planes.
- Two-lane, unlit and winding: land early enough to drive in daylight.
- Price the transfer or the rental car into the fare.
The time here
- Baja California Sur keeps Mountain Standard Time all year.
- Tijuana keeps Pacific time, so you can land an hour off.
Questions
What is the closest airport to La Ventana?
La Paz (LAP), 55 km away and under an hour down one paved road. Los Cabos (SJD) is 148 km away, two to two and a half hours.
Can I get from La Paz airport to La Ventana without a car?
Yes. Shuttles and taxis do the run constantly, and arriving without a car is normal.
What time zone is La Ventana in?
Mountain Standard Time all year: Baja California Sur does not change its clocks. Tijuana keeps Pacific time, so you can land an hour off.
