Los Cabos from San Francisco, Oct 16–18: round trip from $734
When we checked, round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Cabos were $734 per person ($1,468 for two), all-in, for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, which is 2 nights. It's Southwest with one stop, not nonstop, and the forecast shows highs of 89–93°F with little rain. The best-value hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos, is $257 for both nights with breakfast included.
The flight
$734 per person, round trip
$1,468 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 7h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:25 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $734 | 1 stop | 7h 15m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | $758 | 1 stop | 4h 58m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $763 | 1 stop | 5h 12m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 5:07 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,468 |
| Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos, 2 nights | $257 |
| Trip total for two | $1,725 |
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Why go now
$734 per person is $28 under the $762 median of our 9 earlier checks on this route, about 4% less. That's a small gap, so don't expect a markdown. What you get is a beach weekend with forecast highs of 89–93°F, lows of 72–77°F and a rain chance of 8% to 16%. Our sample budget for two comes to $2,245: $1,468 in flights, $257 for two nights at the Fairfield and $520 of spending money. October is also when the Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina, so expect a busy Cabo San Lucas waterfront. Los Cabos is on the same clock as San Francisco, so you won't lose any of the weekend to a time change. It's a short, hot getaway: sea, sun, a good dinner and home Sunday. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a hot, easy beach weekend with a lively side. It suits couples who want warm water and a nice dinner, or a small group of friends who want boat trips by day and bars by night in Cabo San Lucas. With 2 nights the pace is quick: land Friday afternoon, spend Saturday on the water, and head home Sunday. It isn't a sightseeing trip.
Weather in Los Cabos, Oct 16–18
Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 89 °F | 74 °F | 8% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 91 °F | 72 °F | 14% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 93 °F | 77 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Los Cabos
All three picks are in Downtown Cabo San Lucas, near the Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach) end of town, which has the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips out of the marina. Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos is the best value: $257 for the stay ($129 a night), a review score of 7.6 from 231 reviews, breakfast included and free cancellation. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is a four-star at $317 for the stay ($159 a night), with a score of 8.2 from 1,526 reviews and free cancellation, but no breakfast. Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is the top rated, a five-star at $507 for the stay ($254 a night) with a score of 8.8. It's room only and has no free cancellation. If you want something quieter, look at San José del Cabo instead.
Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos
$257 for 2 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsCasa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
$507 for 2 nights, two guests · $254 a night
See roomsHotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$317 for 2 nights, two guests · $159 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
- 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 during tournament month
- Spend a lazy afternoon on Médano Beach, the swimmable stretch in Cabo San Lucas
- Watch the sunset from the Pacific side near Pedregal, a coast for looking, not swimming
Also worth it
- Water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
- 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 San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 7h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,268 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,468 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos) | $257 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,245 |
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 Francisco to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $734 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $424 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $762 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Los Cabos.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- The Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
- You need a passport for this trip.
- The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). There's no time difference from San Francisco.
- The outbound Southwest flight leaves SFO at 6:25 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at Los Cabos International (SJD) at 1:40 PM, a 7h 15m trip with one stop.
- Fares and hotel prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change before you book.
- Whale season runs December to April, so you won't see humpbacks on an October weekend.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, the round trip on Southwest was $734 per person, or $1,468 for two, with taxes and fees included. The next options were Alaska at $758 and American at $763 per person, both with one stop.
Is there a nonstop?
None of the fares we found was nonstop. The Southwest flight has one stop and takes 7h 15m, leaving at 6:25 AM and landing at 1:40 PM. Alaska takes 4h 58m with a stop, leaving at 11:40 AM.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so bring a valid passport. You'll pay in Mexican pesos there.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is mostly clear to partly cloudy, with highs of 89°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 93°F Sunday. Lows are 72–77°F and the rain chance stays between 8% and 16%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a beach reset, yes. You land Friday at 1:40 PM, so you get Friday afternoon, all of Saturday and Sunday morning. That's time for a water-taxi to El Arco, a snorkel stop and one good dinner.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Fairfield by Marriott Los Cabos and Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos both offered free cancellation when we checked. Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa did not.
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