Los Cabos, Mexico: trips from £283
Los Cabos is where the Baja desert meets the Sea of Cortez, delivering reliable sunshine, big resorts, sport fishing and whale watching within a short flight of the western US.

Trips to Los Cabos from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
A week away · from Los AngelesLowest in 30 days
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Delta nonstop from LAX, 2h 30m, landing 11:45 AM
- $182 per person under the typical fare on this route
- All-inclusive Riu Santa Fe, rated 8 from 2,186 reviews, free cancellation
£1,846 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £567 + hotel £1,279, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
£137 per person below the typical fare on this route
Delta · nonstop · 2h 30m
The catch: You'll need a passport, whale season doesn't start until December, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy all-inclusive week after a short nonstop; skip it if whale watching is the reason for the trip.
Just found · from MiamiWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas: 9 from 588 reviews, free cancellation
- $415 per person, $160 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs of 82–87°F all week, lows near 68°F
£1,135 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £626 + hotel £510, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 8h 14m
The catch: There's no nonstop: American stops once, 8h 14m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week on a modest total; skip it if you need a nonstop or want whale season.
A week away · from Dallas-Fort Worth22% below typicalWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $423 per person, $120 below the typical fare on this route
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas: 9 from 588 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for a week of beach time
£1,147 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £638 + hotel £510, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Volaris · with a stop · 11h 42m
The catch: It's one stop, not nonstop, with 11h 42m of listed flight time, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easygoing beach week for two at a fair fare; skip it if you need a nonstop or whale season.
Just found · from San Francisco43% below typicalWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $431 per person round trip, $338 below the typical fare
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas rated 9 from 588 reviews
- Typical highs of 82–87°F, lows near 68°F, free cancellation
£1,237 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £649 + hotel £510 + resort fee £78, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 8h 20m
The catch: It's one stop and 8h 20m on the way down, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm week of beach, snorkeling and boat trips; skip it if you're going for whales, which start in December.
Just found · from San DiegoLowest in 30 days
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Southwest nonstop, 2h 25m, leaving San Diego at 9:45 AM
- $466 per person, $187 below the typical fare on this route
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas rated 9 from 588 reviews, free cancellation
£1,290 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £703 + hotel £510 + resort fee £78, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · nonstop · 2h 25m
The catch: You'll need a passport, and a checked bag runs about $140 for two, which isn't in the $1,712 total.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week on a short nonstop; skip it if whale watching is the reason, since that season starts in December.
Just found · from PittsburghWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $338 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hotel rated 9 from 588 reviews, with free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for the week, lows near 68°F
£1,318 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £730 + hotel £510 + resort fee £78, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 25h 20m
The catch: The $968 fare has one stop and takes 25h 20m, landing Sunday, Nov 15; Delta's 8h 5m option was $990 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week with boat days and good dinners; skip it if a long connection is a dealbreaker.
A week away · from New YorkLowest in 30 days
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- JetBlue nonstop, 6h 13m, leaving 8:59 AM and landing 1:12 PM
- $500 per person, $32 below the typical fare on this route
- All-inclusive Riu Santa Fe rated 8 from 2,187 reviews, free cancellation
£2,033 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £754 + hotel £1,279, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · nonstop · 6h 13m
The catch: You'll need a passport, and the $2,697 total doesn't include a checked bag (about $180 for two) or any resort fee.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week with meals covered; skip it if you're going for the whales, since their season starts in December.
Just found · from San JuanWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £190 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas, rated 9 by 588 guests
- Free cancellation at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas
£1,315 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £806 + hotel £510, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + Y4 · with a stop · 49h 1m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 49h 1m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from El Paso21% below typicalWorth it, if
Los Cabos
3 – 7 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- $569 per person, $155 below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,525 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 81–84°F at the start of whale season
£1,247 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £858 + hotel £390, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + Y4 · with a stop · 43h 4m
The catch: It's 3 stops and 43h 4m of total travel time, and you land at 4:31 PM Friday, so your first hotel night goes unused.
Worth it if a low fare matters more than a short trip there; skip it if you want a quick hop to the beach.
Just found · from El PasoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Cabos
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £210 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, rated 8.2 by 1,526 guests
£1,251 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £862 + hotel £390, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + Y4 · with a stop · 52h 29m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 52h 29m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from Little RockLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Cabos
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $600 per person round trip, $913 below the typical fare
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas: 9 from 588 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for the week of Nov 14–21
£1,414 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £905 + hotel £510, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 21h 58m
The catch: The Delta fare has 2 stops and takes 21h 58m: you leave at 5:47 PM on Saturday and land at 2:45 PM on Sunday.
Worth it if a long travel day is a fair trade for a warm beach week at this price; skip it if you want a nonstop.
Just found · from TucsonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Cabos
27 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- $626 per person round trip, $671 below the typical fare
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,523 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–83°F and lows near 67°F
£1,404 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £944 + hotel £390 + resort fee £70, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 5h 16m
The catch: It isn't nonstop: one stop and 5h 16m on the way out, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine for a warm, well-priced long weekend; skip it if you need nonstop or came for the whales.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Cabos
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- Southwest fare at $631 per person, $391 below the typical fare
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,525 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs 80–82°F, and December is peak humpback whale season
£1,341 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £951 + hotel £390, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 8h 40m
The catch: The Southwest fare has 2 stops and 8h 40m of travel, leaving Birmingham at 6:10 AM, and you'll need a passport.
Worth it if a two-stop, 8h 40m flight is a fair trade for warm December days by the sea; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Next weekend · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
Los Cabos
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs of 89–93°F, with rain chances of 8–16% all weekend
- $734 per person, $28 under the typical $762 on this route
- Fairfield by Marriott: breakfast, free cancellation, 7.6 from 231 reviews
£1,300 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,107 + hotel £194, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 7h 15m
The catch: Southwest's flight has one stop and takes 7h 15m out, you'll need a passport, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want two hot beach days and don't mind an early one-stop flight; skip it if a 7-hour trip eats your weekend.
Just found · from Tucson21% below typicalWorth it, if
Los Cabos
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £208 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, rated 8.2 by 1,526 guests
- Free cancellation at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
£1,929 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,539 + hotel £390, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
AS + AM · with a stop · 35h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 35h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from Little Rock30% below typicalWorth it, if
Los Cabos
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $1,055 per person, $462 below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos scores 8.2 from 1,523 reviews, downtown Cabo
- Water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach, with highs of 91–94°F
£1,872 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,590 + hotel £239 + resort fee £42, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 5h 58m
The catch: The outbound takes 5h 58m with one stop, Friday has a 77% chance of drizzle, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a short, hot beach weekend at a fare 30% below typical; skip it if a rainy Friday or a stop bothers you.
Lowest fares to Los Cabos by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | £283 | 22 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £285 | 18 |
| Miami | £313 | 3 |
| San Francisco | £320 | 24 |
| San Antonio | £322 | 8 |
| Las Vegas | £329 | 12 |
| New Orleans | £329 | 10 |
| Atlanta | £335 | 1 |
| Chicago | £351 | 6 |
| San Diego | £351 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh | £365 | 3 |
| New York | £377 | 5 |
| San Juan | £381 | 3 |
| Charleston | £385 | 5 |
| Houston | £385 | 6 |
| Phoenix | £387 | 10 |
| Austin | £391 | 7 |
| Salt Lake City | £411 | 8 |
| Oklahoma City | £417 | 7 |
| El Paso | £420 | 11 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March, April: Humpback whale season; December to February is the peak.
- October: The Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
August, September: Pacific hurricane season peak with the hottest, most humid weather of the year.
Where to stay 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
- Water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
- Farm-to-table dinner at Flora Farms or Acre
- Charter a boat for marlin and dorado out of the marina
Good to know
| Airports | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Kind of trip | beach, nightlife, romantic, adventure, food |
Los Cabos in pictures


Questions about Los Cabos
When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?
October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September: Pacific hurricane season peak with the hottest, most humid weather of the year.
Do I need a passport for Los Cabos?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Los Cabos; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Los Cabos right now?
Los Cabos from Los Angeles, 14 – 21 Nov 2026, from £283 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Los Cabos on the ground?
Los Cabos is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
