Los Cabos from Reno, Dec 3–7: $1,586 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $517 per person, $233 below the typical fare on this route
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas scores 9 from 588 reviews
- Highs of 81–84°F, and humpback whale season starts in December
The catch: The fare is one stop on American, 15h 46m overnight on the way down, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you can sleep through a one-stop overnight flight to get warm December sun; skip it if you need a short nonstop.
Worth it if you can handle a long flight: $1,586 for two, all in, covers the flights at $1,034, 4 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas at $480 and its $72 property fee, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Dec 3–7, 2026 on American with one stop, not a nonstop, and takes 15h 46m on the way down. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,586 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,034 |
| Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $480 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $72 |
| The total, before you go | $1,586 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$233 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$517 per person, round trip
$1,034 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 15h 46m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 7:28 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 12:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $517 | 1 stop | 15h 46m |
| F9 + AM | $549 | 2 stops | 34h 45m |
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | $559 | 2 stops | 24h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 3:28 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $517 per person on American, the fare is $233 below the typical fare on this route, 31% under, and it carries our Lowest in 30 days badge. We saw 12 offers between $517 and $618 per person, and this one sits at the bottom of that range. In early December, Los Cabos has typical highs of 81–84°F and lows near 67°F, while Reno heads into winter. It's also the start of humpback whale season, with the peak running from December to February, so a boat trip off the coast gives you a real chance to see them breach. Four nights gives you time for a beach day at Médano, a snorkel at Chileno Bay and a long dinner at Flora Farms. These prices are all in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-weather beach getaway for two: swimming at Médano Beach, snorkeling in a calm bay, a boat out to look for whales, then a long dinner. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun and an easy pace by day, with bars around the marina when you want them. Cabo San Lucas is the lively end, and San José del Cabo is the quieter town.
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 are in Cabo San Lucas, the lively end of Los Cabos, with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina. Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas is our best-value pick and the one in the total: a One-Bedroom Apartment for $480 over 4 nights ($120 a night), rated 9 from 588 reviews, plus a $72 fee at the property, with no free cancellation. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is downtown at $517 for the stay ($129 a night), rated 8.2 from 1,523 reviews, with free cancellation and $93 due at the property. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive costs $908 ($227 a night) on an all-inclusive board, rated 8 from 2,185 reviews, with free cancellation and $162 due at the property.
Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas
$480 for 4 nights, two guests · $120 a night
See roomsHotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$517 for 4 nights, two guests · $129 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
- Go out by boat to watch humpback whales breach, since December opens the 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 for marlin and dorado out of the marina
Also worth it
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 15h 46m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,288 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,034 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas) | $480 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,554 |
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: Reno to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $517 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $517 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $750 |
| Price checks | 21 |
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, and Los Cabos is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
- The flight leaves Reno at 7:28 PM Thursday, Dec 3 and lands at 12:14 PM Friday, Dec 4, with one stop, 15h 46m in all.
- The $1,586 includes Lumina's $72 property fee, but a checked bag, about $160 for two, is extra.
- Lumina has no free cancellation; Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos and Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive both offer it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $517 per person, $233 below the typical fare on this route, and the apartment scores 9 from 588 reviews. The trade-off is one stop and 15h 46m on the way down.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,586 all in: $1,034 for flights plus $480 for 4 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas and its $72 property fee, taxes included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included. Spending money isn't either; we budget $1,040 for two over 4 days, which makes $2,554 in all.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so both of you need a passport. You'll fly from Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) to Los Cabos International (SJD).
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 81–84°F with lows near 67°F. Those are seasonal normals, not a forecast. December starts humpback whale season, which peaks from December to February.
Is 4 nights enough?
You land at 12:14 PM Friday, Dec 4, so you get that afternoon plus Saturday and Sunday in full before leaving Monday, Dec 7. That's enough for a boat day, a snorkel and a long dinner.
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