Flying to Loreto

The Loreto International Airport welcomes you with its warm, coastal charm, creating an immediate sense of relaxation and anticipation. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Loreto offers a unique and tranquil setting that sets the tone for a memorable escape.

Loreto International Airport is a small international airport located just 4 miles from the center of Loreto in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The airport is designed the handle the traffic typically associated with a regional airport. While not as extensive as major international airports, Loreto International Airport offers essential services such as baggage handling, customs, and immigration, and car rental options.

The airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting the Loreto and the surrounding area. Numerous airlines fly in and out of Loreto from other major U.S and international cities. In an effort to making booking your flights to Baja easier, we've compiled a list of recommended airlines and departing cities below.

 

Map of North America showing flight routes to Loreto, Baja California Sur.

Getting to Loreto

We compiled a list of airlines that offer service to Loreto from various cities to help you with your travel plans.

Date Range Service Level Notes
Route: LOS ANGELES - LORETO | LORETO - LOS ANGELES
MAY 20, 2023 - AUG 20, 2023 3 Flights / Week

Go to alaskairlines.com to check their schedule as it is always subject to change.

AUG 21, 2023 - OCT 04, 2023 2 Flights / Week  
OCT 05, 2023 - JAN 08, 2024 4 Flights / Week  
JAN 09, 2024 - APR 17, 2024 5 Flights / Week  
APR 18, 2024 - MAY 17, 2024 4 Flights / Week  
Route: SAN FRANCISCO - LORETO | LORETO - SAN FRANCISCO
DEC 16, 2023 - MAY 11, 2024 1 Flight / Week  
Date Range Service Level Notes
Route: PHOENIX - LORETO | LORETO - PHOENIX
MAY 06, 2023 - AUG 15, 2023 3 Flights / Week

Go to aa.com to check their schedule as it is always subject to change.

AUG 16, 2023 - OCT 03, 2023 0 Flight / Week  
OCT 04, 2023 - MAY 06, 2024 7 Flights / Week  
MAY 07, 2024 - MAY 16, 2024 3 Flights / Week  
APR 18, 2024 - MAY 17, 2024 4 Flights / Week  
Route: DALLAS - LORETO | LORETO - DALLAS
OCT 07, 2023 - MAY 04, 2024 1 Flight / Week  
Date Range Service Level Notes
Route: TIJUANA - LORETO | LORETO - TIJUANA
APR 21, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023 2 Flights / Week

Go to https://www.calafiaairlines.com/ for schedule details. This is not the most reliable airline in terms of operating all scheduled flights, so use with caution or build a cushion into your itinerary.

Route: LA PAZ - LORETO | LORETO - LA PAZ
APR 21, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023 2 Flights / Week  
Date Range Service Level Notes
Route: TIJUANA - LORETO | LORETO - TIJUANA
APR 25, 2023 - DEC 31, 2023 2 Flights / Week

Go to volaris.com for schedule details. A reliable Mexican airline and the connection through Guadalajara may work well for people coming from the east coast.

Route: GUADALAJARA - LORETO | LORETO - GUADALAJARA
JUL 11, 2023 - DEC 31, 2023 2 Flights / Week  
Date Range Service Level Notes
Route: CALGARY - LORETO | LORETO - CALGARY
NOV 03, 2023 - APR 26, 2024 1 Flight / Week

Go to westjet.com for schedule details. A great alternative for our Canadian guests.

*Airline schedules may change so always check directly with the airline websites. Remember too that you may find a better schedule taking a one-way flight on one airline to arrive in Loreto, but using a different airline on the way home.

Note on Flying Out of Loreto

Please note that the check in counters for flights departing from Loreto to the USA close 1 hour before the flight. While the airlines state you should arrive 3 hours before your flight, you might consider arriving 1 1/2 to 2 hours before your flight, as Loreto is a small airport. Your personal comfort level should dictate your decision

Alternative Flight Option

One alternative flight option is to fly from your home airport to San Diego and take the Cross Border Bridge (CBX) on foot into Tijuana.

The Cross Border Bridge (CBX) is just 30 minutes by taxi from the San Diego Airport. You will need a special ticket to cross the bridge that we highly recommend you purchase in advance. You can purchase your ticket and pay the Mexico transit tax on the CBX website prior to your arrival at the bridge. Once you get there, you will need to show your ticket and boarding pass in order to cross over into Tijuana, where the bridge takes you straight to the Tijuana airport. From here Volaris Airlines or Aero Calafia offers flights to Loreto.

This is an option that may appeal to those traveling from the western parts of the United States or Canada.  Be aware that if you choose this option, you are buying two different air tickets. Please do make sure you have enough time in between flights to make the crossing, account for any delays, traffic, etc.