Los Cabos from El Paso, 11 – 15 Dec: £1,251 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $572 per person, $279 below the typical fare on this route
- Whale season, with typical highs of 80–82°F
- Hotel Tesoro: 8.2 from 1,526 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: The lowest fare has 3 stops and 52h 29m of total travel time, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade travel hours for a lower fare and whale season; skip it if you want every vacation day on the beach.
Worth it if you can live with a long trip there: $1,660 for two covers the flights at $1,143 plus Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517 for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, but not bags or spending money. The trip runs Dec 11–15, 2026, on F9 + Y4 with 3 stops, not nonstop. When we checked, American had a 1-stop fare at $596 per person.
The total, before you go
£1,251 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £862 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £390 |
| The total, before you go | £1,251 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£210 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£431 per person, return
£862 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + Y4 · 3 stops · 52h 29m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 7:08 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 4:31 PM · back Tue, Dec 15, 11:15 AM – Wed, Dec 16, 6:21 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + Y4 | £431 | 3 stops | 52h 29m |
| F9 + AM | £438 | 3 stops | 47h 49m |
| American | £449 | 1 stop | 4h 52m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 17:55 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $572 per person, the fare is $279 below the typical fare on this route, a 33% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. That brings the trip to $1,660 for two with 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money cost extra. December is humpback whale season, and December to February is the peak, so the whale-watching boats are running. Typical highs are 80–82°F, with lows near 64°F. The trade-off is time. On this fare you leave at 7:08 PM on Friday, Dec 11, and land at 4:31 PM on Saturday, Dec 12. If you'd rather land on day one, the American fare with 1 stop was $596 per person when we checked. Prices change, so check before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-boat vacation in warm December weather. You'll get water taxis to the arch, snorkeling coves, whale-watching trips and long farm-to-table dinners, with Cabo San Lucas nightlife nearby if you want it. It suits couples and friends who like a slow pace with one outing a day. It's not a good fit for anyone who hates long layovers.
Weather in Los Cabos, 11 – 15 Dec
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 64°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 Dec | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 12 Dec | 82 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 13 Dec | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 14 Dec | 82 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 15 Dec | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Cabos
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $517 for the stay ($129 a night) for a Standard Room, room only, rated 8.2 from 1,526 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in downtown Cabo San Lucas, close to the marina. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive costs $863 for the stay ($216 a night) and is rated 8.0 from 2,186 reviews. It's the pick if you want meals and drinks included without paying for the top tier. Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos is the top-rated pick at 8.5 from 219 reviews: $2,268 for the stay ($567 a night), all inclusive. All three have free cancellation. Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach) is the lively end of Los Cabos, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips from the marina.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
£390 for 4 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsHard Rock Hotel Los Cabos
£1,710 for 4 nights, two guests · £427 a night
See roomsRiu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
£651 for 4 nights, two guests · £163 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 from the marina to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Go out by boat to watch humpback whales breach, since December is in season
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Book a farm-to-table dinner at Flora Farms or Acre
- Charter a boat out of the marina for marlin and dorado
Also worth it
- Water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
- Charter a boat for marlin and dorado out of the marina
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Getting there and around
| Airports in El Paso | El Paso International (ELP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 52h 29m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 648 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £862 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | £390 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £2,036 |
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: El Paso to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £431 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £431 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £641 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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).
- Humpback whale season; December to February is the peak.
- You need a passport for Mexico. The local currency is the Mexican peso.
- Los Cabos is on the same clock as El Paso, so there's no time difference.
- Outbound leaves ELP at 7:08 PM on Friday, Dec 11, and lands at SJD at 4:31 PM on Saturday, Dec 12.
- The return leaves at 11:15 AM on Tuesday, Dec 15, and lands at 6:21 PM on Wednesday, Dec 16.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag (about $240 for two) or any resort fee.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the price matters more to you than travel time. The fare is $279 per person below the typical fare on this route, and December is whale season. But the fare has 3 stops and 52h 29m of total travel time, and you land on day two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,660 for two: flights at $1,143 plus 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money cost extra.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. When we checked, American had a 1-stop fare at $596 per person, $1,192 for two. It leaves at 8:28 AM on Dec 11 and lands at 1:20 PM, with a 4h 52m trip time.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Mexico. You'll fly from El Paso International (ELP) to Los Cabos International (SJD). The local currency is the Mexican peso.
What is the weather like?
The normals for these dates show highs of 80–82°F and lows near 64°F, with overcast skies listed for each day.
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