Los Cabos from Birmingham, Dec 11–15: $1,779 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you don't mind two stops: $1,779 for two, all in, which covers the Southwest flights at $1,262 plus 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517, taxes and fees included. You go Dec 11–15, 2026, for 4 nights, on Southwest with 2 stops and 8h 40m of travel from Birmingham. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,779 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,262 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $517 |
| The total, before you go | $1,779 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$391 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Southwest, $140 for two round trip); 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
$631 per person, round trip
$1,262 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 2 stops · 8h 40m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:10 AM – Fri, Dec 11, 1:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $631 | 2 stops | 8h 40m |
| American | $748 | 1 stop | 6h 43m |
| Southwest | $653 | 2 stops | 8h 40m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 12:27 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $631 per person, the Southwest fare is $391 below the typical fare on this route, a 38% drop, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 13 checks the median was $1,022, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $631 to $1,062. For the two of you, that's $782 less on flights alone. The timing works too. December opens humpback whale season, and December to February is the peak. Typical highs for these dates are 80–82°F with lows near 64°F, but the normals lean overcast, so expect warm days on the water more than blazing sun. Four nights gives you time for a whale trip, a water-taxi to El Arco and a long dinner. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-sea long weekend: mornings on the water, afternoons by the pool, dinners in town. It suits couples and friends who want sun, a boat trip or two and some nightlife in Cabo San Lucas, with the quieter galleries of San José del Cabo along the coast. The pace is easy. Four nights covers one big outing, a snorkel day and plenty of downtime.
Weather in Los Cabos, Dec 11–15
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 64°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 82 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 82 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Cabos
All three picks are in Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach), the lively end, with swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is the best value: $517 for the 4 nights ($129 a night) in a Standard Room, scored 8.2 from 1,525 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. It's the hotel in the $1,779 total. Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is top rated at 8.8 from 162 reviews: $1,151 for the stay ($288 a night) in a Junior Suite, room only, with no free cancellation. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is the pick if you'd rather not plan meals: $863 for the stay ($216 a night), all-inclusive, scored 8.0 from 2,185 reviews, with free cancellation. For a quieter base, look at San José del Cabo.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$517 for 4 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsCasa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
$1,151 for 4 nights, two guests · $288 a night
See roomsRiu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
$863 for 4 nights, two guests · $216 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
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat; December to February is the peak
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Walk the Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo's gallery district
- 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
- 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 Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 8h 40m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,582 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,262 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | $517 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,819 |
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: Birmingham to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $631 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $631 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,022 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers 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 currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- Los Cabos is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
- The Southwest outbound leaves BHM at 6:10 AM and lands at SJD at 1:50 PM, with 2 stops.
- Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the $1,779 total.
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is room only with free cancellation; Casa Dorada has no free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with 2 stops. The fare is $631 per person, 38% under the typical $1,022 on this route, and December is peak whale season. If an 8h 40m travel day with a 6:10 AM start is a dealbreaker, skip it.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,779 for two, all in: Southwest flights at $1,262 plus 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Is there a faster flight?
We saw American with 1 stop at 6h 43m, but it's $748 per person, $1,496 for two. The Southwest fare at $631 per person has 2 stops and takes 8h 40m.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so both of you need a passport. You'll spend Mexican pesos (MXN), and the clock is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
What's the weather like in mid-December?
Typical highs for Dec 11–15 are 80–82°F with lows near 64°F. The normals lean overcast, so it's warm rather than scorching, which suits boat trips and beach days.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a getaway, yes. Four nights fits a whale-watching boat, a water-taxi to El Arco, a snorkel at Chileno Bay and a dinner at Flora Farms or Acre, with pool time left over.
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