Los Cabos from Tucson, Nov 14–21: $1,945 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $576 per person, $462 below the typical fare
- Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas: 8.9 from 590 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 82–87°F for a week of beach days
The catch: The lowest fare has one stop and takes 16h 4m, leaving Tucson at 7:53 PM and landing at 11:57 AM the next day.
Worth it if an overnight connection is fine for a warm beach week; skip it if you're set on seeing whales.
Worth it if you can live with a long first day: $1,945 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,152 plus 7 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas at $687 and its $106 in property fees, taxes included, but not a checked bag or spending money. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, on American with one stop (operated by SkyWest as American Eagle).
The total, before you go
$1,945 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,152 |
| Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $687 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $106 |
| The total, before you go | $1,945 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$462 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
$576 per person, round trip
$1,152 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 16h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:53 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:57 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $576 | 1 stop | 16h 4m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $621 | 1 stop | 5h 5m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $621 | 1 stop | 4h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:13 PM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $576 per person, $462 below the typical fare on this route. That's 45% under, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $576 to $849. Normals for mid-November in Los Cabos show highs of 82–87°F and lows near 68°F, though most days lean overcast. You'd land after October's marlin tournament crowds and before whale season starts in December, so this week is about the water: snorkeling, a boat to El Arco and long dinners. The trip comes to $1,945 for two with taxes and fees. A checked bag runs about $160 for two, and we'd budget $130 a day per person for spending money. Prices were all in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm beach week where you can go lazy or busy. Days go to swimming coves, boat trips out of the marina and long farm dinners. Nights can be a bar on the marina or a slow evening in the galleries of San José del Cabo. It suits couples and friends who want sun and good food at an easy pace, and who have passports ready.
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
We'd base you in Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach), the lively end with the swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips. Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas is the best-value pick and the one in the total: a Deluxe Studio at $687 for 7 nights ($98 a night) plus $106 in property fees, room only, rated 8.9 from 590 reviews. Solmar Resort Optional All Inclusive is the 4-star resort option downtown: a King Studio at $1,352 ($193 a night) plus $238 in property fees, rated 8.6 from 877 reviews. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is the pick if you want your meals covered: $1,697 ($242 a night) plus $301 in fees, rated 8.0 from 2,184 reviews. All three offer free cancellation.
Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas
$687 for 7 nights, two guests · $98 a night
See roomsSolmar Resort Optional All Inclusive
$1,352 for 7 nights, two guests · $193 a night
See roomsRiu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
$1,697 for 7 nights, two guests · $242 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
- Water-taxi out to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Thursday, Nov 19: the evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
- 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
- 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 Tucson | Tucson International (TUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Cabos | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
| Flight time | 16h 4m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 648 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 7 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,152 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas) | $687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,659 |
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: Tucson to Los Cabos
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $576 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $576 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,038 |
| Price checks | 19 |
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'll need a passport, and the local currency is the Mexican peso.
- Los Cabos and Tucson are on the same clock, so there's no time difference.
- The $576 fare has one stop and a 16h 4m trip out; one-stop options of 4h 29m were $621 per person.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total.
- Humpback whale season runs December to April, so these dates come just before it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the overnight connection works for you. The fare is $576 per person, 45% under the typical fare on this route. The hotel scores 8.9 with free cancellation, and highs run 82–87°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,945 all in: $1,152 for flights and $687 for 7 nights at Lumina at Cardinal Cabo San Lucas, plus its $106 in property fees, taxes included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
How long is the flight?
The lowest fare has one stop and takes 16h 4m. It leaves Tucson at 7:53 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 11:57 AM on Sunday, Nov 15, so you lose your first evening. Faster one-stop flights of 4h 29m and 5h 5m were $621 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you'll need a passport. The local currency is the Mexican peso, and there's no time difference with Tucson.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 82–87°F and lows near 68°F. Most days are overcast, with one partly cloudy day. We don't have a rain chance for these dates.
Will we see whales?
Not on these dates. Humpback season runs December to April and peaks December to February. In November, plan on snorkeling at Chileno Bay, the water-taxi to El Arco or a marlin charter.
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