Los Cabos from Tucson, Dec 11–15: $2,559 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $276 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, rated 8.2 by 1,526 guests
- Free cancellation at Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 35h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Tucson to Los Cabos were $1,021 per person ($2,042 for two) for Dec 11–15, 2026, 4 nights, on AS + AM with 2 stops, not nonstop. Expect typical highs of 80–82°F and lows near 64°F. The best-value hotel, Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, was $517 for the whole stay.
The total, before you go
$2,559 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,042 |
| Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $517 |
| The total, before you go | $2,559 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$276 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 Alaska, $140 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
$1,021 per person, round trip
$2,042 for two, taxes and fees included · AS + AM · 2 stops · 35h 4m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 12:08 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 11:51 AM · back Tue, Dec 15, 11:15 AM – Tue, Dec 15, 10:36 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS + AM | $1,021 | 2 stops | 35h 4m |
| Alaska | $1,032 | 1 stop | 37h 9m |
| AS + AM | $1,028 | 2 stops | 30h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 8:31 AM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,021 per person, this fare is $276 below the typical fare on this route, which works out to 21% under the $1,297 median of our earlier checks. That's $2,042 for two, all-in, as we found it. Prices move, so treat that as a snapshot, not a promise. Mid-December falls in humpback whale season, and December to February is the peak, so a boat trip has good odds of showing you whales. Typical highs run 80–82°F with lows near 64°F, a real break from a Tucson winter. Here's the heads-up: the outbound takes 35h 4m with 2 stops and lands at 11:51 AM on Saturday, Dec 12, so you'll get about three full days on the ground. If you're fine with that, this is a warm beach getaway with whales, snorkeling and good food for under the usual fare.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-boats vacation with a side of good food and nightlife. It suits couples most, especially with an adults-only option on the list, and also friends who want daytime water trips and an evening scene in Cabo San Lucas. The pace is up to you: lazy pool days, a morning whale-watching boat, a snorkel bay, then a long dinner. The time zone is the same as Tucson's, so there's no jet lag to deal with.
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 or near Cabo San Lucas (Marina and Médano Beach), the lively end with swimmable Médano Beach, bars and boat trips from the marina. Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos is the best value: $517 for 4 nights ($129 a night), room only, 4 stars, 8.2 from 1,526 reviews. ME by Meliá Cabo - Adults Only is the top rated at 8.7 from 102 reviews, 5 stars, $2,171 for the stay ($543 a night), room only. Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive is the pick if you want meals and drinks covered: $863 for the stay ($216 a night), 5 stars, 8.0 from 2,186 reviews. All three had free cancellation when we checked. If you want quieter evenings, San José del Cabo is the colonial town with a gallery district.
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos
$517 for 4 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsME by Meliá Cabo - Adults Only
$2,171 for 4 nights, two guests · $543 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.
- Head out on a boat to watch humpback whales breach, with December in the peak 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 out of the marina for marlin and dorado.
- Catch a sunset on the Pacific side at Pedregal or Diamante, for views only, not swimming.
Also worth it
- Water-taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- 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 | 35h 4m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 648 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Los Cabos costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,042 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos) | $517 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $3,599 |
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 | $1,021 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $795 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,297 |
| 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'll need a passport. The currency is the Mexican peso, and Los Cabos is on the same clock as Tucson.
- The $1,021 fare on AS + AM has 2 stops and takes 35h 4m outbound, from 12:08 PM Dec 11 to 11:51 AM Dec 12.
- The return leaves Tuesday, Dec 15 at 11:15 AM and lands at 10:36 PM the same day.
- You fly from Tucson International (TUS) to Los Cabos International (SJD), 648 miles apart.
- Our sample budget for two is $3,599: $2,042 flights, $517 hotel and $1,040 spending money.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $1,021 per person round trip, or $2,042 for two, all-in. That's $276 below the typical fare on this route. The fares we saw for these dates ranged from $1,021 to $1,057 per person.
Is there a nonstop?
Not at this price. The $1,021 fare on AS + AM has 2 stops and takes 35h 4m. A one-stop option on AS was $1,032 per person. It leaves at 7:26 PM on Dec 11 and arrives at 11:31 AM on Dec 12.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico, so you need a passport. The local currency is the Mexican peso, and there's no time difference from Tucson.
What is the weather like?
These are typical December figures, not a forecast: highs of 80–82°F and lows near 64°F during your dates. It's warm enough for snorkeling and boat days.
Is 4 nights enough?
You book 4 nights, but the outbound flight lands at 11:51 AM on Saturday, Dec 12, so you'll have about three full days. That's enough for a whale-watching boat, a snorkel bay, the water-taxi to El Arco and a dinner at Flora Farms or Acre.
What will the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $3,599 for two: $2,042 in flights, $517 for Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos and $1,040 spending money, which is $130 per person per day.
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