Los Cabos from San Diego, Nov 14–21: $1,712 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 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
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.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,712 for two, all in, covers Southwest nonstop flights at $932 and 7 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas at $676 plus its $104 resort fee, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, on a 2h 25m nonstop that leaves San Diego at 9:45 AM. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,712 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $932 |
| Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $676 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $104 |
| The total, before you go | $1,712 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$187 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); 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
$466 per person, round trip
$932 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · nonstop · 2h 25m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:45 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $466 | nonstop | 2h 25m |
| Alaska | $466 | nonstop | 2h 24m |
| Alaska | $466 | nonstop | 2h 19m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 2:32 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$466 per person is $187 below the typical fare on this route ($653), a 29% gap, and the fare carries our Lowest in 30 days badge. We saw 12 offers, from $466 to $501 per person. Mid-November in Los Cabos means typical highs of 82–87°F and lows near 68°F, so the beach and the pool are in play every day. Your dates fall after the October marlin tournament and before whale season starts in December, so this is a week for swimming, snorkeling and long dinners, not whale boats. The flight out is 2h 25m nonstop. Prices are all in, taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked; they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A warm beach week at an easy pace: swim at Médano Beach, snorkel a bay, take a water-taxi to El Arco, then save the evenings for dinner and the marina bars. It suits couples and friends who want sun, good food and a lively base without a long travel day, with room to add a fishing charter or a quiet art night in San José del Cabo.
Weather in Los Cabos, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 82–87°F, lows near 68°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 87 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 86 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 87 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 86 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 85 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 83 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 84 °F | 66 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 82 °F | 66 °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, the lively end near the marina, Médano Beach, the bars and the boat trips. Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas is the best value: $676 for the 7 nights ($97 a night) in a Deluxe Studio, rated 9 from 588 reviews, with free cancellation and its $104 resort fee already in our total. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos has 1,523 reviews behind its 8.2 score, at $941 for the stay ($134 a night) plus $168 in fees at the property, and it doesn't offer free cancellation. Medano Hotel and Spa is the step up, rated 8.8 from 758 reviews, at $1,172 ($167 a night) plus $209 at the property, with free cancellation. All three are room only.
Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas
$676 for 7 nights, two guests · $97 a night
See roomsHotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$941 for 7 nights, two guests · $134 a night
See roomsMedano Hotel and Spa
$1,172 for 7 nights, two guests · $167 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
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Go to the Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo on Nov 19
- 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
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
Tours and tickets in Los Cabos
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 2h 25m nonstop |
| Distance | 810 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 7 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $932 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas) | $676 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,428 |
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: San Diego to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $466 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $466 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $653 |
| 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).
- You need a passport for Mexico; the local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- Los Cabos is 1 hour ahead of San Diego; SAN to SJD is 810 miles, 2h 25m nonstop.
- Alaska also flies nonstop at 12:36 PM and 2:29 PM for the same $466 per person.
- Not in the $1,712: a checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money, which we budget at $130 per person a day.
- Whale season runs December to April, with the peak December to February, so it falls after your dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The nonstop fare is $466 per person, 29% below the typical $653 on this route, the best-value hotel is rated 9 with free cancellation, and typical highs run 82–87°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,712 all in: $932 for flights, plus $676 for 7 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas and its $104 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra; with $1,820 for spending, our budget comes to $3,428.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so each traveler needs a passport. The local currency is the Mexican peso.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for Nov 14–21 show typical highs of 82–87°F and lows near 68°F, with mostly overcast skies in the normals.
What are the flight times?
Southwest leaves San Diego International (SAN) at 9:45 AM and lands at Los Cabos International (SJD) at 1:10 PM local time, 2h 25m nonstop.
Will we see whales?
Not on these dates. Boat trips to watch humpbacks run December to April, with the peak December to February.
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