Viva Aerobus Monterrey to Los Cabos: 2026 Flight Review
Our honest review of flying Viva Aerobus from Monterrey to Los Cabos covers costs, Terminal C insights, and essential tips for Mexico's budget airline. Plan your smooth trip!
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Our honest review of flying Viva Aerobus from Monterrey to Los Cabos covers costs, Terminal C insights, and essential tips for Mexico's budget airline. Plan your smooth trip!
The day finally arrived for our long-awaited trip to Los Cabos, one of Mexico's most iconic resort destinations!🌴
We set out for the airport at 5:30 AM, but the excitement and anticipation easily outweighed any fatigue.

Viva Aerobus
Mexico's Premier Low-Cost Carrier
Viva Aerobus, a leading budget airline in Mexico, is headquartered right in Monterrey.
This means they primarily operate domestic flights within Mexico and short-haul routes to nearby U.S. cities.

Given its base in Monterrey, it's no surprise that Terminal C at Monterrey International Airport is exclusively dedicated to Viva Aerobus flights.

Interestingly, Viva Aerobus currently holds a monopoly on direct flights from Monterrey to Los Cabos.
This lack of competition means the airfare can be surprisingly steep for a budget airline.
And true to its low-cost model, you have to add baggage separately. Even for a domestic flight, the total cost per person came out to almost ~$207. Ouch!🥲
A quick heads-up: Viva Aerobus only accepts U.S. or Mexican credit cards for direct bookings. Since I don't have either, I booked my tickets through Trip.com.
I chose Trip.com because of its excellent language support and user-friendly interface!
👉Visit the Official Trip.com Website Here
Finding the best deals is always a traveler's quest, right? 😎
Plus, Trip.com isn't just for Monterrey-Los Cabos; you can book flights worldwide, which is why I often use it.
Viva Aerobus Dedicated Terminal
Terminal C
Despite it being 6 AM on a Saturday, Terminal C was buzzing with travelers.
Luckily, we'd already done our web check-in, so we zipped past the counters and headed straight for security!

This was my first time flying Viva Aerobus during my Mexico travels, and I was surprised by how spacious the dedicated terminal felt inside.


You can even spot promotional figures for Coco Bongo, Cancun's famous night show.🤣

But we couldn't linger too long. Our gate, number 24, required a quick dash to an adjacent building. "¡Rápido, rápido!" (Fast, fast!) we went.🏃➡️

My friend mentioned this was a newly constructed building, which explained its incredibly fresh and clean feel.
And guess what? There's a Panda Express, a great spot for affordable Chinese food! (Though, being in an airport, it's probably pricier than usual.)


As a low-cost carrier, Viva Aerobus doesn't offer complimentary food or drinks, including water.
So, I grabbed a bottle of water for the flight, and it cost 85 pesos (about ~$5)! Can you believe water is a luxury item now?

They even asked if I wanted to leave a tip for buying water – that's where I drew the line and gave a firm "No!" 🤷
After my pricey water purchase, it was time to board. We had to walk directly to the plane, which I actually enjoyed for the up-close view of the aircraft.

Once on board, I was hit with a blast of air conditioning so strong I felt like a fresh vegetable in the produce aisle!😂

It was refreshing at first, but by the time we landed, I was pretty chilly. Definitely recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater!
As for the seats, they're typical for a short-haul budget flight – not super spacious. I found it hard to catch proper sleep without a neck pillow. However, there were quite a few empty seats, so we managed to snag a "lie-flat economy" spot on both the outbound and return flights!🛌
After a quick nap, we touched down in Los Cabos! The mountains visible from the plane were truly stunning and made for a memorable arrival.

Next up: our full Los Cabos adventure begins!
📍 Monterrey International Airport
Carr. Miguel Alemán Km 24, 66600 Cdad. Apodaca, N.L., Mexico
📍 Los Cabos International Airport
Carr. Transpeninsular Km 43.5, 23420 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Viva Aerobus is the only direct flight option for the Monterrey-Los Cabos route, so tickets tend to be expensive. Adding checked baggage cost approximately ~$207 per person. Payment is only possible with US or Mexican cards, so I paid through Trip.com.
Terminal C is an exclusive terminal for Viva Aerobus, and its interior is quite large with amenities like Starbucks. The newly built area with Gate 24, in particular, is pleasant and clean, and it even has a Panda Express.
Viva Aerobus is a low-cost carrier, so it does not offer complimentary food or beverages, including water. A bottle of water costs 85 pesos. The in-flight air conditioning can be very strong, so it's a good idea to bring a jacket. If there are empty seats, "lie-flat economy" is also possible.

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