Los Cabos from El Paso, Dec 3–7: $1,655 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $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
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.
Worth it if you can live with long travel days: the whole trip is $1,655 for two, the flights at $1,138 plus 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos at $517, taxes and fees included. It runs Dec 3–7, 2026 on F9 + Y4. It isn't nonstop: there are 3 stops and 43h 4m of total travel time.
The total, before you go
$1,655 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,138 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $517 |
| The total, before you go | $1,655 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$155 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 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
$569 per person, round trip
$1,138 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + Y4 · 3 stops · 43h 4m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 7:08 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 4:31 PM · back Mon, Dec 7, 8:40 PM – Tue, Dec 8, 6:21 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + Y4 | $569 | 3 stops | 43h 4m |
| F9 + AS | $601 | 2 stops | 44h 3m |
| F9 + Y4 | $598 | 3 stops | 32h 21m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 10:59 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $569 per person. That's $155 below the typical fare on this route, a 21% gap, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $569 to $640 per person. For two, the flights come to $1,138. Add 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos for $517 and the trip is $1,655 all in, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. Early December is when humpback whale season starts, and the December to February peak is just beginning. Highs this time of year are usually 81–84°F, with lows near 67°F. The weather normals show overcast days, so expect warm days, not scorching ones. This trip works for two people who want sun, a swim at Médano Beach and a boat out of the marina, as long as they can treat the travel days as part of the deal.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-weather beach getaway with boat days and good dinners. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun, a swim and an evening out in Cabo San Lucas. The pace is easy once you're there: mornings on the water, afternoons by the pool, dinner somewhere nice. Because of the long travel days, it's for people who don't mind the trip there.
Weather in Los Cabos, Dec 3–7
Typical highs 81–84°F, lows near 67°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 84 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 84 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 81 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 84 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 84 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Cabos
All three hotels are in Cabo San Lucas, and all three offer free cancellation. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is the best value at $517 for 4 nights, or $129 a night, for a room-only Standard Room in Downtown Cabo San Lucas, rated 8.2 from 1,525 reviews. Solmar Resort Optional All Inclusive has the top rating, 8.6 from 880 reviews. A King Studio there costs $701 for the stay, or $175 a night, at the room-only rate. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is the pick if you want all-inclusive and five stars. A Double Room with Garden View costs $908, or $227 a night, rated 8 from 2,185 reviews. Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach) is the lively end of Los Cabos, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$517 for 4 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsSolmar Resort Optional All Inclusive
$701 for 4 nights, two guests · $175 a night
See roomsRiu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
$908 for 4 nights, two guests · $227 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 whale season starts in December
- 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 El Paso | El Paso International (ELP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 43h 4m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 648 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,138 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | $517 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,695 |
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 | $569 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $557 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $724 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and Los Cabos is on the same clock as El Paso.
- The outbound flight leaves ELP at 7:08 PM Thursday, Dec 3, and lands at SJD at 4:31 PM Friday, Dec 4. The return leaves at 8:40 PM Monday, Dec 7, and lands at 6:21 PM Tuesday, Dec 8.
- The $1,655 total doesn't include resort fees, a checked bag or spending money. We'd plan on $130 per person a day to spend.
- The Thursday Art Walk in San José del Cabo is out on these dates, since you land on Friday.
- Prices are all in as we found them and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you don't mind long travel days. The fare is $155 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel is rated 8.2 with free cancellation. The trade-off is 3 stops and 43h 4m of total travel time.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,655 all in: $1,138 for two round-trip fares plus $517 for 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so both of you need a passport. You'll pay in Mexican pesos (MXN), and there's no time difference from El Paso.
What is the weather like?
Highs this time of year usually run 81–84°F, with lows near 67°F. The weather normals for Dec 3–7 show overcast skies, so it's warm without being scorching.
Is 4 nights enough?
You book 4 nights, but you land at 4:31 PM Friday, Dec 4, and fly out at 8:40 PM Monday, Dec 7. That's about three full days there, enough for a boat day, a beach day and a good dinner.
Are there other flight options?
We saw 12 offers, from $569 to $640 per person. One option on F9 + AS has 2 stops and costs $601 per person, $1,201 for two.
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