Phoenix to Loreto, Mexico

If you’re from the southwest region of the United States, or further out, and you’ve been looking into a trip down to Baja California Sur, Mexico, you’ve most likely checked out Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. For the adventurous sort, you may have even looked into La Paz, but there is another destination, midway through Baja California Sur directly on the Sea of Cortez that deserves its own recognition, Loreto. With direct flights from Phoenix to Loreto Mexico, this small town with its laid-back vibe is the perfect option for those looking for a memorable getaway. This is Mexico at its roots with a small population in a magical village with a single stoplight surrounded by some of the most stunning nature in all of Baja. With the quintessential bright colors of the Mexican culture layered over cobblestone streets, adobe homes, and colonial architecture, this is one Mexican gem that needs to make your bucket list. 

How to Get to Loreto from Phoenix

Once you’ve decided to explore the teal waters and dramatic rocky cliffs, you’ll need to look into how to get to Loreto from your starting destination. While you can certainly embrace your nomadic spirit and hop on a motorcycle or in your campervan and drive across the border, if you don’t live in southern California or Arizona, you’ll have a road trip for the record books. Perhaps drive into Arizona and check out flights from Phoenix to Loreto, Mexico. San Diego to Loreto on wheels is around a fifteen hour drive, so keep that in mind if you want to cruise down through Baja California and Baja California Sur. You may find a plane is a better option to give you more time to enjoy your vacation. 

Direct Flights to Loreto, Mexico

If you’re short on time, choosing from one of the direct flights to Loreto, Mexico makes for the most efficient travel. Luckily, though Loreto is small, it does have an international airport which is a hub for Alaska Airlines, so if you find yourself flying in or located around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can grab a direct flight. American airlines offers direct flights from Phoenix to Loreto, Mexico, and has some of the lowest round-trip fairs. If you’re looking for a direct flight, check out leaving from Calgary on WestJet, from Los Angeles or San Francisco on Alaska Airlines, or the flights from Phoenix to Loreto or from Dallas via American Airlines, and if you live nearby, you can always find direct flights to Loreto from if you fly with Volaris.

Now that you have a good idea of how to get to Loreto and realize you’ll probably fly into California or Arizona for a connection from Los Angeles or Phoenix to Loreto, Mexico, it’s a good time to check out where to stay once you arrive. Many airlines services offer packages with hotels or resorts, but its a better idea to look into your accommodations based on your preferences, like do you want to golf while you are there? What are the restaurant options within the resort? Do they have adventure packages or a spa? If you’ve made it from Phoenix to Loreto, Mexico or from another home base, you want to ensure the rest of your vacation is exactly what you had in mind. 

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