To get to San Carlos or Guaymas, you can drive, take the bus or fly. Let’s explore how to get here by air.
The closest International Airport to San Carlos is Hermosillo.
The Hermosillo International Airport, officially known as the General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO), serves as the primary gateway to San Carlos. It is located approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) from San Carlos. This modern airport offers both national and international flights for travelers.
Hermosillo has daily international flights from its friendly and easy to navigate airport. Some of the airlines that fly to Hermosillo are:
- American Airlines nonstop to Phoenix; and
- AeroMexico, Avianca, Delta, WestJet, Copa, Volaris, and Interjet through Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterey to cities all over the world.
Some common departure cities include Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California.
You can often find flights from LA to Hermosillo on Volaris (through Guadalajara) for under $200 USD. Volaris flies to many other cities in the US — check whether it departs from your home town.
Several international carriers service Hermosillo, including:
Aeromexico has flights from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Ontario CA, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego and Tucson. Cities in Mexico with direct Aeromexico service include Hermosillo, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancun and others.
Telephone: (622) 222-0123 & 222-0266
Website: AeroMexico
American Airlines. American Airlines has a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Hermosillo and flies from many cities in the US to Phoenix. So, in 1 stop you can get to Hermosillo from almost anywhere in the US.
Telephone: 800-433-7300
VivaAerobus. VivaAerobus, flies from Hermosillo to Tiajuana, Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. From each of these cities there are many flights to other destinations.
Telephone (United States): +52 (818) 215-0150
Volaris. Volaris flies nonstop from Hermosillo to Guadalajara, Cancun, Tijuana and Leon.
Hermosillo Airport to San Carlos Transportation Options:
Once you arrive at Hermosillo International Airport, various transportation options are available to take you to San Carlos:
1. Rental Cars: A popular choice among travelers is renting a car at the airport, providing flexibility and convenience to explore the region. Several well-known rental car companies operate at the airport, offering a range of vehicles to suit your needs. You can search the available car rentals on the airport’s website.
2. Taxis and Shuttle Services: Taxis are readily available at the airport, providing a convenient mode of transportation to San Carlos. Authorized taxis follow set prices, and it is always advisable to agree on the fare before starting your journey. Additionally, shuttle services are available for groups or those seeking a shared transportation experience.
3. Private Transportation Services / Uber: For a hassle-free experience, private transportation services can be pre-booked in advance. These services offer a personalized and comfortable journey, tailored to your requirements.
4. Tufesa has buses that go from the Hermosillo to Guaymas several times a day. This option takes longer as you have to transfer and wait in Hermosillo. You could take a taxi to the Tufesa station from the airport.
Tijuana / San Diego Cross Border Express
If flying to/from Tijuana is a good option for you, a pedestrian bridge offers easy access to the Tijuana airport from San Diego. Take the CBX, which is the cross border express, from Tijuana to the US (the cost is $16 USD). Volaris flies from Tijuana to Hermosillo on a 1.5 hour nonstop flight (https://www.volaris.com/). A round trip costs about $125 USD.
With Hermosillo International Airport as the closest international airport, conveniently served by direct flights from select US cities, reaching San Carlos has never been easier. Upon arrival, a range of transportation options, including rental cars, taxis, shuttle services, and pre-booked private transportation, await to ensure a smooth journey to your coastal destination. Whether you prefer the freedom of a rental car or the convenience of a taxi, you’ll find suitable choices to make your trip to San Carlos a memorable one. So, get ready to soak up the sun, feel the sand beneath your toes, and embrace the enchanting beauty of San Carlos, Mexico.
Flights to Guaymas / San Carlos
There is currently only one airline offering flights to Guaymas / San Carlos Mexico.
Aeroservicio Guerrero has flights from Guaymas to Guerrero Negro (to see the whales). Telephone: (622) 221-2800; 1 800 823-3153.
Guaymas airport: General José María Yáñez
Airport code: GYM
Other Flight Options
You can take a flight from the US or Canada to Phoenix, Mexico City or another city in Mexico and then fly from there to Hermosillo.
Air Canada. Air Canada, has flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax to numerous Mexico destinations, including Cancun, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Cozumel.
Delta Airlines. Delta flies to Mexico City, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Cancun from such US gateways as Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
Telephone: 800-221-1212
Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airline‘s Mexico gateways are San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and Phoenix. One stop service is offered from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC. Destinations include Cancun, Guadalajara, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Manzanillo.
Telephone: 800-426-0333
Continental Airlines. Continental Airlines offers service to dozens of cities in Mexico including Manzanillo, Puebla, Oaxaca and Toluca. See Continental’s International route map.
Telephone: 800-231-0856
US Airways. US Airways
Telephone: (622) 221-2266
Mexican Airlines that fly Nationally
Several low fare airlines service the country, making travel around Mexico inexpensive and easy. With Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Interjet and ClickMexicana all offering discount airfares and deals in Mexico, you can find low fares between most major cities and beach resorts — like Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Hermosillo and Cancun.
VivaAerobus. One of Mexico’s cheap airlines, VivaAerobus, services some US cities. VivaAerobus’ hub is Monterrey. From Monterrey there are many flights to other destinations around Mexico.
Volaris. Volaris flies between several cities, including Guadalajara, Tijuana, Puebla, Hermosillo and Toluca. Toluca is about 45 minutes west of Mexico City and is Volaris’ hub. From there, you can fly to many other locations.
InterJet. Interjet’s hub is Mexico City. From Mexico City, you can fly around the country. Interjet also offers hotel packages.
MexicanaClick is Mexicana’s cheap fare airline, based in Mexico City and servicing numerous cities throughout Mexico, Havana Cuba and Miami. A recent search revealed a round-trip flight from Miami to Cancun for 4,029 pesos (about $311 USD).
Aerocalafia. Aerocalafia has flights between La Paz, Los Cabos, Guaymas and Puerto Penasco. Gateways in US include Los Angeles and Tucson.
Telephone: (622) 221-0511 & 221-0634
Aeroservicio Guerrero. Aeroservicio Guerrero has flights from Guaymas to Santa Rosalia, Guerrero Negro and Loreto.
Telephone: (622) 221-2800
