Southwest Airlines Launches New Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta Flights

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 20, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Two of Mexico’s hottest destinations are getting a boost from Southwest Airlines.

Southwest has officially launched new nonstop flights from both San Jose, Calif. and Sacramento, Calif. to Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, while additionally launching new flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta.

The Four Seasons near Puerto Vallarta.

The new service to Cabo San Lucas will operate weekly on Saturdays, according to a statement from Southwest Airlines.

The new San Diego-Puerto Vallarta service will operate daily, however.

Heading to Mexico? Check out our picks for where to stay in Cabo San Lucas and the top hotels in Puerto Vallarta.

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