Los Cabos from El Paso, Dec 11–15: $1,660 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $279 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
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.
A round trip from El Paso to Los Cabos costs $572 per person, or $1,143 for two, for Dec 11–15, 2026 (4 nights). The fare is on F9 + Y4 with 3 stops and no nonstop flight. Typical highs are 80–82°F, and the best-value hotel, Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, is $517 for all 4 nights.
The total, before you go
$1,660 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,143 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $517 |
| The total, before you go | $1,660 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$279 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
$572 per person, round trip
$1,143 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 | $572 | 3 stops | 52h 29m |
| F9 + AM | $581 | 3 stops | 47h 49m |
| American | $596 | 1 stop | 4h 52m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:55 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $572 per person, this fare is $279 below the typical fare on this route. That's 33% under the $851 median of our earlier checks, and the fare has the Lowest in 30 days badge. We saw 12 offers for these dates, and they ranged from $572 to $608. Mid-December falls in humpback whale season, and December to February is the peak, so a boat trip is a big part of the reason to go. Typical highs are 80–82°F and lows are near 64°F. One heads-up: the cheapest fare has 3 stops and doesn't land until 4:31 PM on Saturday, Dec 12. If you'd rather lose less time, American has a 1-stop for $596 per person that lands at 1:20 PM on Friday, Dec 11. These are all-in prices from when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach getaway with options. You get warm days on Médano Beach, whale-watching boats, farm-to-table dinners and a lively bar scene around the marina. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want sun without a packed schedule. Plan on one outing a day and long afternoons by the water. If you want things quiet, San José del Cabo slows the pace down.
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, and all three offer free cancellation. The best value is Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, a 4-star hotel in Downtown Cabo San Lucas. It costs $517 for the 4 nights ($129 a night), room only, and scores 8.2 from 1,526 reviews. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is the budget pick for all-inclusive. It's a 5-star resort at $863 for the stay ($216 a night) and scores 8.0 from 2,186 reviews. Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos is the top rated, also 5-star and all-inclusive, at $2,268 ($567 a night) with a score of 8.5 from 219 reviews. Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach) is the lively end of the coast, with a swimmable beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina. San José del Cabo is the quieter option for an evening out.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$517 for 4 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsHard Rock Hotel Los Cabos
$2,268 for 4 nights, two guests · $567 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.
- Head to San José del Cabo for the Thursday evening Art Walk in the 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 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 | $1,144 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | $517 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,701 |
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 | $572 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $572 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $851 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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. You'll fly from El Paso International (ELP) to Los Cabos International (SJD).
- There's no time difference from El Paso in December. The local currency is the Mexican peso.
- The $572 fare has 3 stops. Outbound leaves at 7:08 PM on Friday, Dec 11, and the return lands at 6:21 PM on Wednesday, Dec 16.
- All three hotels listed offer free cancellation. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is room only, and the other two are all-inclusive.
- Our sample budget for two is $2,701: $1,144 for flights, $517 for the hotel and $1,040 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $572 per person round trip, or $1,143 for two, all-in, on F9 + Y4 with 3 stops. That's $279 below the typical fare on this route. Fares change, so check the live price before you decide.
Is there a faster option?
Yes. American has a 1-stop for $596 per person. It leaves El Paso at 8:28 AM on Friday, Dec 11, and lands at 1:20 PM the same day, after 4h 52m. The cheapest fare doesn't arrive until 4:31 PM on Saturday, Dec 12.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Los Cabos. Pesos are the local currency, and the clock is the same as in El Paso in December, so there's no time change to adjust to.
What is the weather like?
For Dec 11–15, typical highs are 80–82°F and lows are near 64°F. Those are seasonal normals, not a forecast.
Is 4 nights enough?
It's enough for a relaxed trip with the cheapest fare, though that fare costs you most of Dec 12 in transit. You'd have time for a whale-watching boat, the water-taxi to El Arco, a snorkel day and a dinner out. If you'd rather arrive on Dec 11, the American 1-stop gets you there by 1:20 PM.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget for two is $2,701. That's $1,144 for flights, $517 for 4 nights at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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