Los Cabos from Austin, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,466 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Southwest nonstop in 2h 35m for $786 per person
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,524 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 88–91°F and swimmable Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas
The catch: The fare we found has two stops and 28h 17m of travel round trip, landing back Monday, Oct 26; a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll pay $786 per person for the Southwest nonstop and want a warm beach weekend; skip it if two stops is your only option.
Worth it if you take the Southwest nonstop: the trip is $1,942 for two, with the flights at $1,569 plus Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $317 and its $56 property fee, taxes and fees included. It runs Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights. The fare we found is on VB with two stops, and Southwest flies it nonstop in 2h 35m for $786 per person, $1,572 for two.
The total, before you go
£1,466 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,184 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £239 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £42 |
| The total, before you go | £1,466 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Viva Aerobus, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£593 per person, return
£1,184 for two, taxes and fees included · Viva Aerobus · 2 stops · 28h 17m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 2:50 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:29 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 2:02 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 1:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Aerobus | £593 | 2 stops | 28h 17m |
| Southwest | £593 | nonstop | 2h 35m |
| VB + Y4 | £600 | 2 stops | 44h 17m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 23:28 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$785 per person is $21 above the $764 median of the 17 earlier checks we ran on this route, and the low over the last 30 days was $519, found Oct 13. So this isn't a price drop, just a fair fare for next weekend. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 88–91°F, lows of 73–75°F, overcast skies and an 18% to 31% chance of rain. October is also when the Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina, so expect Cabo San Lucas to be busy on the water. If you want two warm days, a swim at Médano Beach and a good dinner out, this works. Take the nonstop and it's a real weekend away instead of a day spent in transit.
The kind of trip this is
A quick beach weekend where the Baja desert meets the Sea of Cortez. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want warm water, a boat ride out to the rocks, a long dinner and a few drinks by the marina. The pace is easy: one outing a day, plenty of pool time and evenings out in Cabo San Lucas.
Weather in Los Cabos, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 88–91°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 91 °F | 75 °F | 18% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 88 °F | 73 °F | 31% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 88 °F | 73 °F | 24% |
Where to stay in Los Cabos
All three are in Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach), the lively end, with the swimmable beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is the best value and the one in our total: $317 for 2 nights ($159 a night) for a Standard Room, room only, rated 8.2 from 1,524 reviews, with free cancellation and $56 in fees paid at the property. Solmar Resort Optional All Inclusive is $396 ($198 a night) for a King Studio, rated 8.6 from 877 reviews, with free cancellation and $69 in property fees. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is the top rated at 8.9 from 313 reviews: $810 ($405 a night), all inclusive and adults only, with no free cancellation and $119 in property fees.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
£239 for 2 nights, two guests · £120 a night
See roomsPueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
£611 for 2 nights, two guests · £306 a night
See roomsSolmar Resort Optional All Inclusive
£299 for 2 nights, two guests · £149 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Los Cabos for these dates
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Where in Los Cabos
- Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach): The lively end, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina.
- Tourist Corridor: The 20-mile resort highway between the two towns, home to most of the big-name hotels and golf courses.
- San José del Cabo: The quieter colonial town with the gallery district and the Thursday Art Walk.
- Pacific side (Pedregal, Diamante): Dramatic surf coast with sunset views; the ocean here is for looking, not swimming.
- Todos Santos: Bohemian desert town an hour north with boutique hotels and the Hotel California.
What to do in Los Cabos
- Take a water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Book a farm-to-table dinner at Flora Farms or Acre
- Charter a boat for marlin and dorado out of the marina during tournament month
- Catch sunset on the Pacific side at Pedregal or Diamante; that ocean is for looking, not swimming
Also worth it
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 28h 17m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 908 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,185 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | £239 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,817 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Austin to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £593 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £392 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £577 |
| Price checks | 17 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Los Cabos; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- The Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
- You need a passport, and the local currency is the Mexican peso.
- Los Cabos is 2 hours behind Austin; you fly from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Los Cabos International (SJD).
- Fares are round trip with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked; checked bags cost extra.
- Our budget sets aside $520 in spending money for two, $130 per person a day, on top of the $1,942.
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos and Solmar Resort Optional All Inclusive offer free cancellation; the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you take the nonstop. Southwest flies it in 2h 35m for $786 per person, against $785 for the two-stop VB fare. Both sit about $21 above the $764 median of our earlier checks, so this is a fair fare, not a drop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,942: flights at $1,569 for two plus Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $317 for 2 nights and its $56 property fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in that number.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you'll need a passport for Mexico. You'll pay in Mexican pesos there.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast, with a high of 91°F on Friday and 88°F on Saturday and Sunday, and lows of 73–75°F. The chance of rain is 18% Friday, 31% Saturday and 24% Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
With the nonstop, yes. The Southwest flight lands at 12:05 PM Friday, which gives you two evenings and a full Saturday for El Arco or Chileno Bay. On the two-stop fare, you don't get back until Monday, Oct 26 at 1:40 PM.
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