Los Cabos, Mexico: trips from $500
Los Cabos is where the Baja desert meets the Sea of Cortez, delivering reliable sunshine, big resorts, sport fishing and whale watching within a short flight of the western US.
Trips to Los Cabos from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$532 $500 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $32 (6%)
the typical fare on this route
Lowest fares to Los Cabos by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $427 | 2 |
| Las Vegas | $446 | 3 |
| New York | $500 | 5 |
| Houston | $511 | 1 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $513 | 6 |
| Phoenix | $513 | 4 |
| Salt Lake City | $545 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | $551 | 5 |
| Sacramento | $567 | 7 |
| Omaha | $610 | 4 |
| Austin | $649 | 1 |
| San Diego | $652 | 3 |
| Boise | $663 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $671 | 2 |
| Denver | $676 | 2 |
| New Orleans | $678 | 4 |
| San Francisco | $721 | 4 |
| Reno | $790 | 7 |
| Tucson | $795 | 5 |
| Memphis | $816 | 4 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March, April: Humpback whale season; December to February is the peak.
- October: The Bisbee's Black and Blue marlin tournament fills the marina.
August, September: Pacific hurricane season peak with the hottest, most humid weather of the year.
Where to stay 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 to El Arco and Lover's Beach
- Watch humpback whales breach from a boat between December and April
- Swim and snorkel at Chileno Bay or Santa María Bay
- Thursday evening Art Walk in San José del Cabo
- Farm-to-table dinner at Flora Farms or Acre
- Charter a boat for marlin and dorado out of the marina
Good to know
| Airports | Los Cabos International (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Mazatlan |
| Kind of trip | beach, nightlife, romantic, adventure, food |
Los Cabos in pictures
Questions about Los Cabos
When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?
October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September: Pacific hurricane season peak with the hottest, most humid weather of the year.
Do US citizens need a passport for Los Cabos?
Yes. Los Cabos is in Mexico; bring a valid passport.
What is the cheapest flight to Los Cabos right now?
Los Cabos from New York, Nov 14–21, 2026, from $500 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Los Cabos on the ground?
Los Cabos is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.