WestJet is currently the only airline showing nonstop Calgary to Los Cabos service in our flight data, at about 4 hours each way. We searched roughly 6,000 itineraries to find the cheapest months, the cheapest days, and when a one-stop is worth it.
Cheapest Calgary to Cabo Flights by Month
Cheapest one-way fare by month, Calgary to Los Cabos
CAD, 1 adult, taxes included · Nuitée fare data pulled September 29, 2026
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WestJet's nonstop. Summer nonstops ran on weekends only. Exact figures are in the table below.
Mid-November, January and April were the cheapest months to fly from Calgary to Cabo in our data. October, the weeks around Christmas and the weekend-only summer nonstops were the most expensive.
| Month | Cheapest nonstop | Cheapest nonstop or 1 stop (under 9 hours) | What we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1,390 | $338 (United via Denver) | Nonstops were expensive; connect to save |
| November 2026 | $300 | $300 (WestJet nonstop) | Cheapest nonstop in our data, on Thursday, Friday and Sunday |
| December 2026 | $456 | $338 (United via Denver) | Early December is cheap; Dec 19 and 26 nonstops were $1,556 and $2,280 |
| January 2027 | $400 | $272 (United via Denver) | Cheapest fare overall |
| February 2027 | $615 | $402 (WestJet via Vancouver) | Family Day weekend Saturday (Feb 13) was $976 |
| March 2027 | $448 | $416 (WestJet via Vancouver) | Weekdays fine; Saturday Mar 20 was $1,148 |
| April 2027 | $316 | $316 (WestJet nonstop) | Cheapest spring nonstop |
| May 2027 | $828 | $338 (United via Denver) | Weekend-only nonstop |
| June 2027 | $828 | $509 (WestJet via Vancouver) | Weekend-only nonstop |
| July 2027 | $856 | $509 (WestJet via Vancouver) | Weekend-only nonstop |
| August 2027 | $856 | $509 (WestJet via Vancouver) | Weekend-only nonstop; late August thins out |
Nuitée fare data pulled September 29, 2026: one-way, one adult, CAD, taxes included. We searched every Saturday from October 2026 to August 2027 plus full weeks in November, January, March and July, so months with only Saturday searches may have cheaper weekday nonstops than shown.
When to book
Fares for the whole winter season were already loaded when we searched in late September, and the peak Saturdays (Christmas, Family Day weekend, mid-March) were already $976 to $2,280 one-way on the nonstop. If you are travelling on a school holiday, book as soon as your dates are set. For flexible travel in November, January or April, compare several days before you commit. One snapshot can't show how these fares move as departure gets closer, so we will re-check this route and update the data.
Cheapest Day to Fly from Calgary to Cabo
Cheapest nonstop by day of the week
One-way, CAD, 1 adult, taxes included · full weeks from our September 29, 2026 pull
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| Week of | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9–15, 2026 | $1,268 | $1,515 | $1,444 | $363 | $300 | $1,444 | $300 |
| Jan 11–17, 2027 | $400 | $489 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $615 | $400 |
| Mar 15–21, 2027 | $448 | $536 | $448 | $536 | $536 | $1,148 | $536 |
| Jul 12–18, 2027 | No nonstop | No nonstop | No nonstop | No nonstop | No nonstop | $856 | $856 |
The day of the week moved the nonstop fare more than the month did. In mid-November the nonstop was $300 on Friday and Sunday and $363 on Thursday, but $1,268 to $1,515 from Monday to Wednesday and $1,444 on Saturday. In mid-January and mid-March, Saturday was the priciest day: $615 against $400 on most other days in January, and $1,148 against $448 to $536 in March. In the July week we checked, the nonstop ran only on Saturday and Sunday.
Coming home, Saturday from SJD was the most expensive or joint most expensive day in each week we checked, as high as $3,198 on November 14. If your dates can shift by a day or two, check the days either side before you book.
Best Calgary to Cabo Fares We Found
Flights to Cabo San Lucas from Calgary start at $300 CAD one-way on WestJet's nonstop on the best weekdays, and at about $272 CAD with one stop in Denver on United. Those are the lowest all-in fares (taxes included) we found across roughly 6,000 Calgary (YYC) to Los Cabos (SJD) itineraries, searched for departures between October 2026 and August 2027.
| Best fares we found | Airline | Stops | Flight time | From (CAD, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest nonstop (Fri Nov 13 or Sun Nov 15, 2026) | WestJet | Nonstop | About 4 hours | $300 |
| Cheapest spring nonstop (Sat Apr 17 or 24, 2027) | WestJet | Nonstop | About 4 hours | $316 |
| Cheapest winter nonstop (weekdays, Jan 11 to 17, 2027) | WestJet | Nonstop | About 4 hours | $400 |
| Cheapest fare overall (mid-Jan to early Feb 2027) | United Airlines | 1 stop (Denver) | About 7 hours (leaves 7:00 a.m.) | $272 |
| Cheapest Canadian connection (Apr 2027) | WestJet | 1 stop (Vancouver) | About 8 hours (leaves 11:15 a.m.) | $341 |
Fare snapshot from September 29, 2026: one-way, one adult, in Canadian dollars. The live fares in the search box above are refreshed every few hours; search your own dates for the current price.
What You Should Know
- WestJet is currently the only airline showing a Calgary to Los Cabos nonstop in our flight data. In the fall, winter and spring weeks we checked it flew every day; from May to August it showed up only on Saturdays and Sundays.
- The day of the week moved the nonstop fare more than the month. In the week of November 9, 2026, it cost $300 on Friday and Sunday but $1,444 on Saturday and up to $1,515 midweek. In mid-March, most days were $448 to $536 and Saturday was $1,148.
- The cheapest WestJet fare (Ultrabasic) includes no carry-on bag and no checked bag. Stepping up to Econoflex, which includes both, added about $144 to $162 one-way on the dates we checked.
- Every commercial flight lands at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) near San José del Cabo, about 40 to 50 minutes by road from Cabo San Lucas.
The Calgary to Los Cabos Route at a Glance
The flight from Calgary to Los Cabos covers 3,132 kilometres (1,946 miles), almost due south. A nonstop spends about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours in the air, according to tracked WestJet flights on this route. Gate to gate, plan on roughly 4 to 4.5 hours.
| Route fact | Calgary (YYC) to Los Cabos (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,132 km (1,946 mi) |
| Nonstop airline | WestJet (the only one in our data) |
| Nonstop flight time | About 4 hours |
| Fastest one-stop | About 7 hours (United via Denver) |
| Connecting airlines | WestJet, United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines |
| Arrival airport | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), San José del Cabo |
| Time difference | None in winter. Cabo stays on UTC-7 all year, so it is one hour behind Calgary when Alberta is on daylight time (mid-March to early November). |
There is no commercial airport in Cabo San Lucas itself. Flights to "Cabo" and flights to "Los Cabos" are the same flights, landing at SJD on the east side of the peninsula.
Sources: fares, schedules and baggage rules from Nuitée flight data pulled September 29, 2026; WestJet's Calgary to Los Cabos service: WestJet, winter 2026/27 schedule release (Aug 17, 2026); Cabo's year-round UTC-7 time zone: Mexico's Ley de los Husos Horarios, Diario Oficial de la Federación (Oct 28, 2022); nonstop flight time from tracked WestJet flights; distance calculated between the two airports.
Direct Flights from Calgary to Cabo San Lucas vs Connecting
Direct flights from Calgary to Cabo San Lucas are currently WestJet only in our data, and they save three hours or more over the best connection. A connection only makes sense on dates when the nonstop is expensive (many Saturdays, October, summer) and United's Denver routing is running at around $272 to $338.
| Option | Typical departure (Calgary) | Flying time | Lowest fare seen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestJet nonstop, winter (WS2282 / WS2284) | 9:30 or 11:15 a.m. | About 4 hours | $300 | |
| WestJet nonstop, summer (WS2280, weekends) | 11:40 a.m. | About 4 hours | $828 | |
| United via Denver | 6:20 or 7:00 a.m. | About 7 hours | $272 | |
| WestJet via Vancouver | 7:00 to 11:15 a.m. | About 8 hours or more | $341 | |
| WestJet via Edmonton | Varies | Varies | About 7 hours or more | $570 |
| American via Dallas | Varies | Varies | About 7 hours or more | $389 |
| Alaska via Seattle | Varies | Varies | About 7 hours or more | $502 |
Schedules as listed in Nuitée's fare data for the dates we searched; departure times are Calgary local time. We don't list arrival times because some Cabo arrival times in the data were an hour off on winter dates, so confirm them when you book.
Two things to watch on connections. Many cheap itineraries in the data were long: the median one-stop via Vancouver took over 18 hours because of long layovers. And a US connection (Denver, Dallas, Seattle) means clearing US customs and security on the way. A connection through Vancouver or Edmonton stays in Canada until you land in Mexico.
Baggage by fare
WestJet's nonstop sells five fares on this route. The cheapest, Ultrabasic, includes neither a carry-on nor a checked bag; a checked bag was quoted at $82 extra. Econo adds a carry-on, Econoflex adds one checked bag (23 kg), and Premium adds two. On April 17, 2027 the ladder ran $316 Ultrabasic, $381 Econo, $460 Econoflex and $726 Premium. For a beach week with one checked bag, compare Econoflex against Ultrabasic plus the bag fee before you book.
Getting from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) sits just north of San José del Cabo, about 50 kilometres from Cabo San Lucas. The drive down the Tourist Corridor takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Your options:
- Private transfer: priced per vehicle from about $99 per group, with the driver tracking your flight. This is the easiest option for two or more people.
- Shared shuttle: about $36 to $43 per person round-trip, but it stops at several hotels on the way.
- Airport taxi: commonly $80 to $100 to Cabo San Lucas.
Rideshare pickups at SJD are restricted, and timeshare sellers work the arrivals hall, so arrange your ride before you land. Our Los Cabos airport transfer guide compares the options side by side. If you connect and land in the evening, our guide to hotels near Los Cabos airport covers places to stay minutes from SJD.
Where to Stay in Cabo San Lucas
The WestJet nonstop lands in the afternoon, in time to check in and be on the beach before sunset. The prices above are live rates for a sample three-night stay for two, from the same hotel list as our guide to the best hotels in Cabo San Lucas, where each one is reviewed in full.
- On the beach: Médano Beach hotels put you on Cabo's swimmable beach, a walk from the marina.
- All-inclusive: compare all-inclusive resorts in Cabo San Lucas if you'd rather not budget meal by meal.
- Closer to the airport: the best hotels in San José del Cabo are 15 to 20 minutes from SJD instead of 45.
Cabo San Lucas Hotels for Your Trip
Live rates for a sample three-night stay for two adults, from our hotel reservation system. Pick your own dates on any hotel to see the price for your trip.
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- Room-only and breakfast rates
- Free cancellation on selected rates
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
A 9.6 across 754 reviews, with perfect scores for service and amenities. The strongest combination of score and review volume of any hotel in Cabo San Lucas.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
The only perfect 10 on this list, on the Pacific at Pedregal and reached through a private tunnel. Guests rave about the private plunge pools.
The Bungalows Hotel
A downtown garden hotel sold breakfast-included only, with perfect 10s for service and food. The steadiest price on this list at $194 to $206.
The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt
Perfect scores for location and service at Km 5, with El Arco across the water. The pool and rooftop bar are the social scene.
ME by Meliá Cabo - Adults Only
Adults-only five-star on the sand at Medano, with nightlife a walk away. The highest-rated hotel in town on a beach you can swim at.
Medano Hotel and Spa
A 9.2 across 1,121 reviews for $139 to $159 on every date we priced. A short walk to Medano Beach and the marina.
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos
Perfect 10s for cleanliness, service and food, with a strong family activity programme. Far from town, at a 6.5 for location.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Five-star on Medano Beach from $165, the cheapest five-star rate we found in Cabo San Lucas. A 9.8 for service and for location.
Hotel Los Patios
Breakfast included from $54, the cheapest hotel on this list by far, with a 9.9 for service. Beside the highway at Km 4, so plan on taxis.
Bahia Hotel & Beach House
A boutique hotel steps from Medano with its own beach club on the sand. Guests praise the concierge and the food at Bar Esquina.
Indicative nightly rate for a 3-night stay, two adults, checking in about 30 days out. All ten are priced room-only or breakfast-included. Live pricing at checkout.Room only. Local taxes and fees are added at checkout and can add roughly 20%.
Search all resorts & dates →Plan the Rest of Your Cabo Trip
- What to do: our list of the best things to do in Cabo San Lucas and a ready-made Cabo itinerary.
- When to go: the cheap January and April fares line up with whale season in January and warm, dry April weather.
- Safety: read our Cabo San Lucas safety guide before you go.
Everything else for the destination is in our Cabo San Lucas travel guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Calgary to Los Cabos?+
A nonstop flight from Calgary to Los Cabos takes about 4 hours: roughly 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours in the air for the 3,132 km (1,946 mile) trip. The fastest one-stop routing, United via Denver, takes about 7 hours, and many connections take much longer.
Are there direct flights from Calgary to Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes. WestJet flies nonstop from Calgary (YYC) to Los Cabos (SJD). In our fare data it flew every day we checked in the fall, winter and spring, and on Saturdays and Sundays only from May to August. No other airline showed a nonstop on this route in our data.
What airlines fly from Calgary to Cabo?+
WestJet is currently the only nonstop airline in our flight data. With one stop, you can also fly United Airlines via Denver or Houston, Air Canada via Vancouver or Toronto, American Airlines via Dallas, Alaska Airlines via Seattle, and Delta Air Lines via Salt Lake City.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Cabo?+
In our September 2026 fare data, mid-November, January and April were cheapest. The lowest nonstop fares were $300 CAD one-way in mid-November and $316 in mid-April, and the lowest fare overall was $272 with one stop via Denver in January. The day you fly mattered even more than the month.
How early should I book flights from Calgary to Cabo?+
Book as soon as you have dates if you're travelling over Christmas, Family Day weekend or spring break. By late September those Saturday nonstops were already $976 to $2,280 one-way. For flexible off-peak trips, compare the days around your date: in the weeks we checked, the cheapest day's nonstop cost a fifth to two-thirds of the Saturday fare.
What airport do I fly into for Cabo San Lucas?+
Fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), near San José del Cabo. Cabo San Lucas has no commercial airport, so every flight from Calgary lands at SJD, about 40 to 50 minutes by road from Cabo San Lucas.
How do I get from Los Cabos airport to Cabo San Lucas?+
Most visitors pre-book a transfer. Private transfers start around $99 per vehicle, shared shuttles cost about $36 to $43 per person round-trip, and airport taxis commonly charge $80 to $100. The drive takes about 40 to 50 minutes along the Tourist Corridor.
