The flight from Dallas to Cabo takes about 3 hours nonstop, and American Airlines is currently the only airline showing Dallas to Los Cabos nonstops in our flight data. We searched more than 12,000 itineraries and found that a one-stop was often the cheaper way to fly.
Cheapest Dallas to Cabo Flights by Month
Cheapest one-way fare by month, Dallas to Los Cabos
USD, 1 adult, taxes included · Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026
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American's nonstop, the only one in our data. Its fare was the same $451 floor from November to August. Exact figures are in the table below.
American's nonstop from Dallas to Cabo started at the same $451 one-way in every month from November to August in our data, so the month matters less than the day and the routing. The cheapest months overall were November to February, when Alaska via San Diego ran from $323.
| Month | Cheapest nonstop | Cheapest nonstop or 1 stop (under 9 hours) | What we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $508 | $449 (Delta via Los Angeles) | The priciest month for the nonstop |
| November 2026 | $451 | $323 (Alaska via San Diego) | The Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov 21) was $1,055 |
| December 2026 | $451 | $323 (Alaska via San Diego) | Dec 19 was $1,277 and Dec 26 $810 on the nonstop |
| January 2027 | $451 | $323 (Alaska via San Diego) | A connection saved $128 on the cheapest dates |
| February 2027 | $451 | $323 (Alaska via San Diego) | Presidents' Day weekend Saturday (Feb 13) was $599 |
| March 2027 | $451 | $388 (Aeromexico via Mexico City) | Spring break Saturday (Mar 13) was $764 |
| April 2027 | $451 | $388 (Aeromexico via Mexico City) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| May 2027 | $451 | $388 (Aeromexico via Mexico City) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| June 2027 | $451 | $388 (Aeromexico via Mexico City) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| July 2027 | $451 | $395 (Delta via Atlanta) | $451 early in the week, $508 Thursday to Saturday |
| August 2027 | $451 | $388 (Aeromexico via Mexico City) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026: one-way, one adult, USD, taxes included. We searched every Tuesday and Saturday from October 2026 to August 2027 plus full weeks in November, January, March and July. The nonstop cost $451 on every Tuesday and $508 on every Saturday from November to August.
When to book
With the nonstop floor fixed at $451, the dates to book early are the holidays: the Saturday before Thanksgiving was already $1,055 one-way, December 19 was $1,277 and spring-break Saturday March 13 was $764 when we searched on September 30. For other dates, choosing a Monday or Tuesday, or a one-stop via San Diego in winter, saved more than booking in any particular month. 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 Dallas to Cabo
Cheapest nonstop by day of the week
One-way, USD, 1 adult, taxes included · full weeks from our September 30, 2026 pull
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| Week of | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9–15, 2026 | $451 | $451 | $794 | $508 | $508 | $508 | $451 |
| Jan 11–17, 2027 | $451 | $451 | $456 | $593 | $773 | $560 | $451 |
| Mar 8–14, 2027 | $451 | $451 | $456 | $508 | $720 | $764 | $957 |
| Jul 12–18, 2027 | $451 | $451 | $456 | $508 | $508 | $508 | $451 |
Monday and Tuesday were the cheapest days to fly the Dallas nonstop in all four weeks we checked, at $451 one-way, and Wednesday was $456 in three of them. From Thursday the fare stepped up: $508 in the November and July weeks, $560 to $773 in January, and $720 to $957 from Friday to Sunday in the March week. One midweek date broke the pattern: Wednesday November 11, Veterans Day, was $794.
Coming home, the nonstop from SJD cost $506 from Tuesday to Friday in every week we checked, $532 on Monday and Saturday, and the most on Sunday: $537 to $565 in most weeks and $1,210 in mid-November.
Best Dallas to Cabo Fares We Found
Flights to Cabo San Lucas from Dallas start at $451 USD one-way on American's nonstop early in the week, and at $323 with one stop on Alaska via San Diego from November to February. The lowest fare in our data was $316, but those itineraries took two stops and about 16 hours.
| Best fares we found | Airline | Stops | Flight time | From (USD, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest nonstop (Mondays and Tuesdays, November 2026 to August 2027) | American Airlines | Nonstop | About 3 hours | $451 |
| Cheapest weekend nonstop (Saturdays) | American Airlines | Nonstop | About 3 hours | $508 |
| Cheapest winter one-stop (November 2026 to February 2027) | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop (San Diego) | About 7 to 9 hours | $323 |
| Cheapest spring and summer one-stop (March to August 2027) | Aeromexico | 1 stop (Mexico City) | About 8.5 hours | $388 |
| Cheapest fare overall (November 2026) | Delta and Aeromexico | 2 stops (Los Angeles and Mexico City) | About 16 hours | $316 |
Fare snapshot from September 30, 2026: one-way, one adult, in US 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
- American Airlines is currently the only airline showing a Dallas to Los Cabos nonstop in our data, about four flights a day from DFW. It's the fastest option, but from November to February a one-stop on Alaska via San Diego was $128 cheaper, from $323 against $451.
- Fly the nonstop early in the week: it was $451 on Monday and Tuesday in every week we checked, and $508 or more from Thursday to Saturday. Coming home, Sunday was the priciest day every week.
- American's Main Cabin fare ($451) includes a carry-on but no checked bag; Main Plus, with a checked bag, was $537. Alaska's Saver fare via San Diego ($323) also includes only a carry-on.
- 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 Dallas to Los Cabos Route at a Glance
The flight from Dallas to Los Cabos covers 1,648 kilometres (1,024 miles). American's nonstops take about 3 hours: flight trackers average about 3 hours 7 minutes on the route, and scheduled times in our data ran 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes.
| Route fact | Dallas (DFW) to Los Cabos (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,648 km (1,024 mi) |
| Nonstop airline | American Airlines from DFW (the only one in our data) |
| Nonstop flight time | About 3 hours |
| Fastest one-stop | About 4 hours 50 minutes (United via Houston) |
| Connecting airlines | Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, United Airlines, American Airlines |
| Arrival airport | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), San José del Cabo |
| Time difference | Cabo stays on UTC-7 all year: one hour behind Dallas from early November to mid-March, and two hours behind the rest of the year. |
Nonstops leave from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW); we found no nonstop to Cabo from Dallas Love Field, and Southwest, its main airline, isn't in our flight data. 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, operating airlines and baggage rules from Nuitée flight data pulled September 30, 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 American flights; distance calculated between the two airports.
Direct Flights from Dallas to Cabo San Lucas vs Connecting
Dallas is one of the few routes where a one-stop often beats the nonstop on price. From November to February, Alaska via San Diego ran from $323, $128 less than American's $451 nonstop, and $185 less than its Saturday fare, for about 4 to 6 extra hours. From March to August the gap narrowed to about $55 to $65.
| Option | Typical departure (Dallas) | Flying time | Lowest fare seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American nonstop | About four a day, from 7:00 a.m. to late afternoon | About 3 hours | $451 |
| Alaska via San Diego (winter) | Morning, from about 8:10 a.m. | About 7 to 9 hours | $323 |
| Aeromexico via Mexico City | Varies | About 8.5 hours | $388 |
| Delta via Atlanta, Salt Lake City or Los Angeles | Morning | About 7.5 to 8 hours | $395 |
| American via Phoenix | Varies | From about 5 hours 15 minutes | $456 |
| United via Houston | Varies | From about 4 hours 50 minutes | $461 |
Schedules as listed in Nuitée's fare data for the dates we searched; departure times are Dallas 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 weigh on a connection. The saving comes with time: the cheapest Alaska itineraries via San Diego took 7 to 9 hours against 3 on the nonstop. And a connection via Mexico City means clearing Mexican immigration and customs there, while a US connection (San Diego, Atlanta, Phoenix) keeps you in the US until Cabo.
Baggage by fare
American's Main Cabin fare ($451) includes a carry-on but no checked bag; Main Cabin Flexible was $498, and Main Plus, the first fare with a checked bag included, was $537. On the Alaska connection via San Diego, Saver ($323) and Main ($415) include a carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, compare American's Main Plus with the cheapest fare plus the bag fee.
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
A morning nonstop from Dallas takes about 3 hours and Cabo is one or two hours behind, so you land in time to check in the same day. 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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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 November to February connections line up with whale season in January; for the nonstop, the fare is the same all year, so pick the season, from April to July.
- 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 Dallas to Cabo?+
A nonstop flight from Dallas to Cabo takes about 3 hours for the 1,648 km (1,024 mile) trip, with scheduled times from about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The fastest connection, United via Houston, takes about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Are there direct flights from Dallas to Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes. American Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Cabos (SJD), about four flights a day in our fare data, on almost every date we checked. We found no nonstop from Dallas Love Field.
What airlines fly from Dallas to Cabo?+
American Airlines is currently the only nonstop airline in our flight data. With one stop, you can also fly Alaska Airlines via San Diego, Delta via Atlanta, Salt Lake City or Los Angeles, Aeromexico via Mexico City, United via Houston, and American via Phoenix.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Cabo?+
In our September 2026 fare data, the nonstop started at the same $451 USD one-way in every month from November to August, so the cheapest months overall were November to February, when Alaska via San Diego ran from $323.
How early should I book flights from Dallas to Cabo?+
Book as soon as you have dates if you're travelling over Thanksgiving, Christmas or spring break: by late September, the Saturday before Thanksgiving was already $1,055 one-way on the nonstop and December 19 was $1,277. For other dates, flying on a Monday or Tuesday at $451 saved more than booking in a particular month.
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 Dallas 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.
