Up to 8pax
Van
No waiting times. Perfect for groups. Available space for surfboards and extra luggage.
- No waiting times
- Perfect for groups
- Available space for surfboards and extra luggage
$95.00
One & Only Palmilla Airport Transfer | From $95 USD
All-inclusive, transparent pricing
$95 per transfer
- Up to 8 passengers
- Tolls and taxes
- Flight tracking
- Bottled water
- Child seat on request
- Free up to 24h cancel
About the tip: our drivers are paid a fair living wage by us — not from your tip. If our driver makes your arrival feel like a small gift, a tip is welcome. It's never expected and never charged at checkout.
Flight tracked
We monitor your flight in real time and adjust for delays. Your driver is always at the right place at the right time.
One price, all included
$107 includes vehicle, driver, taxes, tolls, water, and child seats. The number you see is the number you pay. Tip is welcome but never expected.
WhatsApp concierge
Questions before, during, or after your trip? Our team replies in under 30 minutes.
Choose your vehicle.
Up to 6pax
VIP Suburban
Suburban. VIP service. Up to 6 passengers.
- Suburban
- VIP service
- Up to 6 passengers
$100.00
Up to 18pax
Sprinter
Mercedes Sprinter or VW Crafter. Perfect for big groups. Available space for surfboards and extra luggage.
- Mercedes Sprinter or VW Crafter
- Perfect for big groups
- Available space for surfboards and extra luggage
$150.00
How you'll find us at the airport.
Exit the arrivals terminal
Walk out through the main arrivals doors after baggage claim and customs. You'll see a series of numbered canopies / shaded areas ahead of you.
Walk straight to Shaded Area #3
Continue walking straight ahead, crossing the street, and you'll arrive at **Shaded Area #3** — our official meet-up point.
Some airport directories will list this as 'Canopy 3' or 'Sombra 3' — same place. If you can't see it, ask any airport security host for 'Shaded Area 3' and they'll point.
Look for the white-shirt embroidered uniform
One of our airport hosts will be waiting under the canopy. Long white sleeves with colorful Mexican embroidery, khaki pants, holding a board with **your name** and the Cabo Airport Transportation logo.
Our uniform is distinctive on purpose — nobody else at SJD wears it. You'll see your name before they see you.
They'll call your vehicle
The host greets you, takes a moment to confirm the booking, and radios your driver — who's already in the staging area and arrives at the curb in under two minutes. Your bags go in. Your trip begins. During the ride, ask anything you need. Recommendations, restaurant tips, local advice — your driver is at your service.
Your driver's uniform
Embroidered shirt + khaki pants — distinctive on purpose.
A small concierge note from us.
Inside the airport, before you reach our meet-up point, you may be approached by friendly people offering free tours, free taxis, or asking about your hotel. These are timeshare presentation salespeople — not airport staff. They've caused confusion for our guests in the past. The simplest move: keep walking past them. Our host is waiting outside at Shaded Area #3, no matter what anyone inside tells you.
From baggage claim to your suite.
You land
Customs and baggage are out of our hands — we estimate ~25-40 min after wheels-down before you reach arrivals. Our flight-tracker already knows.
You walk to Shaded Area #3
Our host has been waiting. Your name on the board. No scramble, no signs to misread.
Your driver arrives in under two minutes
Bags in the trunk, water in the door pocket, A/C cool. The host steps back. The road to your hotel begins.
You arrive at the suite
Doormen know us. They open the door for the bags. You walk into your stay with nothing left to manage.
About this transfer
GuideUpdated May 15, 20263 min read
Written by the Cabos Airport Transportation operations team — we drive these routes every day.
One&Only Palmilla is the original luxury resort of Los Cabos, operating since 1956 at the entrance to the Costa Palmilla enclave of the Tourist Corridor, about 27 km southeast of Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). A private door-to-door transfer takes 20-25 minutes off-peak — the shortest drive of any Costa Palmilla resort. One-way pricing starts at $95 USD for a private van — child seats, bottled water, tolls, and flight tracking included.
How long is the transfer from SJD to One&Only Palmilla?
The drive from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to One&Only Palmilla covers roughly 27 km along Highway 1 (Carretera Transpeninsular) before a short turn-off into the Costa Palmilla corridor — the same luxury enclave that is home to Chileno Bay, Montage, Grand Velas, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, and Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol. Because Palmilla sits at the corridor entrance closest to San José del Cabo, it is the shortest drive of the group, typically 20-25 minutes off-peak. During peak afternoon arrivals (12:00-4:00 pm) in high season (Dec-Apr), add 10-15 minutes for corridor traffic. Our drivers track your flight in real time and plan the route around live traffic.
| Metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | ~27 km / 17 mi | Door to door via Highway 1 |
| Typical time | 20-25 min | Off-peak (mornings, mid-afternoon) |
| Peak-hour time | 30-40 min | 12:00-4:00 pm arrivals, high season (Dec-Apr) |
| Zone | Costa Palmilla | Tourist Corridor — premium-luxury cluster |
| Starting price | $95 USD | Private van, up to 8 passengers |
What is included in the transfer to One&Only Palmilla?
- Private vehicle — no shared stops, no waiting for other travelers.
- English-speaking driver in white-shirt embroidered uniform.
- Flight tracking — your driver adjusts the pickup time if you are delayed.
- Bottled water and child seats on request (note it in the booking).
- Tolls, taxes, and a meet-and-greet at Shaded Area #3 outside SJD arrivals.
- Direct drop-off at the One&Only Palmilla main entrance — the doormen know us.
Which vehicle is the right fit for One&Only Palmilla?
Three vehicle categories cover every party size headed to the resort. All-inclusive pricing — what you see at checkout is what you pay.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Best for | One-way price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | Up to 8 pax | Couples, honeymooners, families | $95 USD |
| VIP Suburban | Up to 6 pax | Honeymoons, premium ride | $100 USD |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 18 pax | Weddings, group celebrations | $150 USD |
Private transfer vs. taxi vs. shared shuttle to One&Only Palmilla
| Option | Approx. cost | Time to resort | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (us) | $95 USD / vehicle | 20-25 min direct | A/C, water, child seats, no detours |
| Taxi sindicato (Zone 3) | $80-100 USD / vehicle | 20-30 min | Cash only at the arrivals kiosk, no flight tracking |
| Shared shuttle | $20-30 USD / person | 70-95 min | 15-60 min fill wait + 2-4 hotel stops before yours |
| Rental car | $50-90 USD / day + insurance | 20-25 min | You drive after a long flight |
Shared shuttles undercut a private transfer on a per-person basis if you are traveling solo or as a pair, but the ride itself takes roughly three times as long — 70-95 minutes once you factor in the fill wait and the 2-4 other hotels on the route, versus 20-25 minutes direct to One&Only Palmilla. Shared shuttles also do not carry child seats, so families traveling with young kids typically book private. The taxi sindicato's Zone 3 rate ($80-100) sits close to our $95 flat price, but it is cash-only with no flight-delay coverage. See our full private-vs-shared-shuttle breakdown for the per-passenger math.
Arrival at One&Only Palmilla — what to expect
One&Only Palmilla has operated at the entrance to the Costa Palmilla corridor since 1956, making it the original luxury property in Los Cabos — the resort the rest of the corridor grew up around. Our driver pulls into the resort drop-off circle directly — no walking from a parking lot with bags. The One&Only Palmilla bellmen meet the vehicle, take the luggage, and the front desk handles your check-in from there.
One&Only Palmilla vs. the Costa Palmilla zone — which page do you need?
One&Only Palmilla shares its name with the broader zone it sits in, and the two get confused in search: Costa Palmilla is the collective name for the premium-luxury cluster of six resorts on this stretch of the Tourist Corridor — One&Only Palmilla, Chileno Bay, Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol, Montage, Grand Velas, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso. This page covers the transfer specifically to One&Only Palmilla — the flagship, original property of that group, with the shortest drive time (20-25 min) of the six. If you are still deciding between corridor resorts, or your confirmation just says "Palmilla" without a full property name, our Costa Palmilla zone page has the corridor-wide comparison table for all six hotels.
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