Gate-side duty free in Terminal 2
Just past security in Terminal 2, DFS Duty Free sits on the way to the international gates, so you’ll almost certainly walk by it en route to US and Canada departures. The store runs typical airport hours aligned with outbound flights, opening early morning and staying open into the late evening bank of departures. It’s airside, so you can only use it after clearing security and before boarding.
DFS Duty Free in SJD Terminal 2 focuses on liquor, perfume, cosmetics, chocolate, and sunglasses, with prices usually a bit under US domestic airport shops on bigger liquor bottles. You’ll see 1L tequila and mezcal promos right at the entrance, often cheaper than downtown resort shops on like-for-like brands. Cosmetics and skincare lean toward major global labels, with frequent buy-more-save-more bundles advertised on shelf tags.
Payment at DFS Duty Free Terminal 2 covers pesos, US dollars, and major credit cards, with receipts printed in pesos as the base currency. Tobacco products sit behind the counter with clear carton limits posted based on US and Canadian customs rules. Staff routinely ask your destination and airline to confirm allowable duty free limits before ringing up multiple bottles of alcohol or cartons of cigarettes.
Alcohol purchases at SJD’s Terminal 2 DFS get sealed in clear duty free bags with receipts stapled, following US transit rules for connections through hubs like DFW, IAH, LAX, and PHX. If you have a US connection and need to re-clear security, keep each sealed bag intact so TSA accepts the liquids. Quick tip: take a photo of your receipt and the bag seal before boarding in case a connection agent wants proof of purchase or volume.