Los Cabos from Tucson, 11 – 15 Dec: £1,932 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $276 below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,526 reviews, free cancellation
- Peak humpback whale season, with typical highs of 80–82°F
The catch: With 2 stops, travel time is 35h 4m round trip and you land at 11:51 AM Saturday, and a checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if a lower fare in whale season is worth a long two-stop trip to you; skip it if you want a nonstop or a full first day.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The whole trip is $2,559 for two, all in: the flights at $2,042 plus 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517, taxes and fees included. It runs Dec 11–15, 2026, on AS + AM (Alaska and Aeromexico) with 2 stops, so it isn't a nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,932 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,542 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £390 |
| The total, before you go | £1,932 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£208 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 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
£771 per person, return
£1,542 for two, taxes and fees included · AS + AM · 2 stops · 35h 4m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 12:08 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 11:51 AM · back Tue, Dec 15, 11:15 AM – Tue, Dec 15, 10:36 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS + AM | £771 | 2 stops | 35h 4m |
| Alaska | £779 | 1 stop | 37h 9m |
| AS + AM | £776 | 2 stops | 30h 35m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 08:31 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,021 per person, $276 below the typical fare on this route, or 21% under the $1,297 median of our earlier checks. For two, that's $2,042 in flights and $2,559 with 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, taxes and fees included. That's what we found when we checked, and prices can change. Mid-December is humpback whale season in Los Cabos, and December to February is the peak, so these dates fall right in it. For these dates, highs typically run 80–82°F with lows near 64°F. That's warm enough for Médano Beach and a water-taxi to El Arco without packing for heat. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total, so plan for those on top.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm beach getaway with some nightlife and good food on the side. Days go to boat trips, snorkeling coves and long lunches. Evenings go to the bars in Cabo San Lucas or the quieter gallery streets of San José del Cabo. It suits a couple or friends who don't mind a long travel day in exchange for a lower fare. The pace is as slow or as busy as you want it.
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
We priced three hotels for the 4 nights, and all three offer free cancellation. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is the best value and the one in the total: $517 for the stay ($129 a night), rated 8.2 from 1,526 reviews, room only, in Downtown Cabo San Lucas. ME by Meliá Cabo - Adults Only is the top rated at 8.7 from 102 reviews. It's $2,171 for the stay ($543 a night) and a good fit for couples who want a quieter, adults-only crowd. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is $863 for the stay ($216 a night), rated 8 from 2,186 reviews, with meals included. Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach) is the lively end, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
£390 for 4 nights, two guests · £97 a night
See roomsME by Meliá Cabo - Adults Only
£1,639 for 4 nights, two guests · £410 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 to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat, since December is peak 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
- 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 Tucson | Tucson International (TUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 35h 4m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 648 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,542 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | £390 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £785 |
| Total for two | £2,717 |
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: Tucson to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £771 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £600 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £979 |
| 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, and the currency is the Mexican peso.
- There's no time difference between Tucson and Los Cabos on these dates.
- The outbound leaves Tucson at 12:08 PM Friday, Dec 11 and lands at 11:51 AM Saturday, Dec 12.
- A checked bag runs about $140 for two, and resort fees aren't in the $2,559 total.
- All three hotels we priced list free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip doesn't bother you. The fare is 21% below typical, the dates fall in peak whale season and highs run 80–82°F. The cost is 2 stops and 35h 4m of travel round trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,559 for two, all in: $2,042 for round-trip flights plus $517 for 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two), resort fees and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport to fly from Tucson International (TUS) to Los Cabos International (SJD). Bring some Mexican pesos too.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, highs typically run 80–82°F with lows near 64°F. The normals show overcast skies, which is still warm enough for the beach and boat trips.
Is 4 nights enough?
You're on the ground for less than that. The outbound lands at 11:51 AM Saturday, Dec 12, so the first hotel night goes unused. The return leaves at 11:15 AM Tuesday, Dec 15 and lands at 10:36 PM.
Is there a faster flight?
Not for this price. The other fares we saw were on AS with 1 stop for $2,064 for two, or AS + AM with 2 stops for $2,056 for two. None of them was nonstop.
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