3 Major U.S. Cities Launching Nonstop Flights to Cabo in 2026

Getting to Los Cabos just became easier for travelers from several key U.S. cities. Airlines are adding new nonstop routes to San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD), expanding direct access to Baja’s most popular beach destination through 2026.

The biggest winner this winter is Austin.

American Airlines launched Austin’s first nonstop route to Los Cabos three years ago, and demand clearly hasn’t slowed. Now Delta Air Lines is stepping in with its own seasonal nonstop service between Austin (AUS) and Los Cabos. The route will operate during the 2025–26 winter season, giving Austinites another direct option to trade tacos and live music for beaches and margaritas well into early 2026.

For travelers coming from the Midwest, this is a first.

Indianapolis will soon have its very first nonstop flight to Cabo. Southwest Airlines announced Saturday-only service from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Cabos, timed specifically for spring break travelers. Flights will run from March 5 through April 6, 2026, making it easy for Hoosiers to plan a one-week escape without layovers or airport hopping. For a city that has long relied on connections to reach Baja, this marks a major upgrade.

Las Vegas is also joining the nonstop club.

Southwest will launch a brand-new nonstop route between Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Cabos starting June 4, 2026. The timing lines up perfectly with early summer travel, long weekends, and peak vacation season. With Las Vegas being one of the country’s busiest leisure hubs, the route is expected to be popular with both quick-trip travelers and longer Baja getaways.

Together, these new routes highlight a growing trend: airlines are betting on Los Cabos. Seasonal service, first-ever nonstop connections, and expansions from major U.S. cities all point to sustained demand for Cabo’s beaches, resorts, and lifestyle.

For travelers, the takeaway is simple. Fewer connections. Less travel time. More direct paths to Baja.

And for Los Cabos, it’s another sign that the destination continues to strengthen its position as one of Mexico’s most connected resort regions, one nonstop flight at a time.

Sara Aguilar

Sara, born in Mexico City, holds diplomas in cultural history, ESL instruction and broadcasting. She joined the Gringo Gazette in 2005, contributing stories on culture, history and news. She also paints in watercolor and occasionally writes under pen names.

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