The flight from Denver to Cabo takes about 3 hours nonstop, on United every day or Southwest on weekends. We searched more than 12,000 itineraries to find the cheapest months and days, the spring-break dates to avoid, and when a one-stop is worth it.
Cheapest Denver to Cabo Flights by Month
Cheapest one-way fare by month, Denver to Los Cabos
USD, 1 adult, taxes included · Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026
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United's nonstop. Southwest's weekend nonstop isn't in our data. Exact figures are in the table below.
October to March was the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Cabo in our data, with United's nonstop from $330 one-way; from April to August it started at $384. Within each season the fare didn't move by month, so the day you fly, and spring break, mattered more.
| Month | Cheapest nonstop | Cheapest nonstop or 1 stop (under 9 hours) | What we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $330 | $266 (Delta via Los Angeles, sold by Aeromexico) | United's winter fare already in place |
| November 2026 | $330 | $245 (Alaska via San Diego) | The Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov 21) was $841 |
| December 2026 | $330 | $266 (Delta via Salt Lake City, sold by Aeromexico) | Dec 19 and Dec 26 were both $841 on the nonstop |
| January 2027 | $330 | $266 (Delta via Los Angeles, sold by Aeromexico) | $330 from Monday to Wednesday of the week we checked |
| February 2027 | $330 | $266 (Delta via Los Angeles, sold by Aeromexico) | Presidents' Day weekend Saturday (Feb 13) was $637 |
| March 2027 | $330 | $266 (Delta via Salt Lake City, sold by Aeromexico) | Spring break: Saturdays Mar 13 and 20 were both $962 |
| April 2027 | $384 | $290 (Alaska via San Diego) | United's summer fare begins |
| May 2027 | $384 | $290 (Alaska via San Diego) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| June 2027 | $384 | $290 (Alaska via Portland) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| July 2027 | $384 | $290 (Alaska via San Diego) | Thursday was the priciest day of the week we checked |
| August 2027 | $384 | $290 (Alaska via San Diego) | 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. Southwest's weekend nonstop isn't in our data, so compare its fares directly.
When to book
The dates to book early are Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break: the Saturday before Thanksgiving and December 19 and 26 were already $841 one-way on the nonstop, and both mid-March Saturdays were $962 when we searched on September 30. For other dates, flying early in the week kept the nonstop at $330 from October to March. 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 Denver 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 | $330 | $330 | $415 | $416 | $416 | $416 | $330 |
| Jan 11–17, 2027 | $330 | $330 | $330 | $477 | $416 | $416 | $351 |
| Mar 8–14, 2027 | $384 | $384 | $384 | $416 | $962 | $962 | $735 |
| Jul 12–18, 2027 | $384 | $384 | $384 | $477 | $416 | $416 | $384 |
Monday and Tuesday were the cheapest days to fly United's Denver nonstop in all four weeks we checked: $330 in November and January, $384 in March and July. Thursday to Saturday cost $416 to $477 in most weeks, and the March week jumped to $962 on Friday and Saturday and $735 on Sunday.
Flying home from Cabo to Denver, Tuesday to Friday was cheapest in every week we checked, $308 in November and January and $365 in March and July, while Monday, Saturday and Sunday ran $398 or more, up to $552 on the mid-November Sunday.
Best Denver to Cabo Fares We Found
Flights to Cabo San Lucas from Denver start at $330 USD one-way on United's nonstop from October to March, and $384 from April to August. The cheapest fares overall were one-stops: Alaska via San Diego from $245 in November, and Delta via Salt Lake City or Los Angeles from $266 through the winter.
| Best fares we found | Airline | Stops | Flight time | From (USD, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest nonstop (Mondays and Tuesdays, October 2026 to March 2027) | United Airlines | Nonstop | About 3 hours | $330 |
| Cheapest summer nonstop (April to August 2027) | United Airlines | Nonstop | About 3 hours | $384 |
| Cheapest fare overall (November 2026) | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop (San Diego) | About 7.5 hours | $245 |
| Cheapest winter one-stop (December 2026 to March 2027) | Delta (sold by Aeromexico) | 1 stop (Salt Lake City or Los Angeles) | About 7 to 8 hours | $266 |
| Cheapest summer one-stop (April to August 2027) | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop (San Diego or Portland) | About 7.5 hours | $290 |
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
- United and Southwest fly nonstop from Denver to Los Cabos: United about twice a day, on every date we checked and the only nonstop in our fare data, and Southwest on weekends only, once a day on Saturdays and Sundays. Frontier dropped the route in March 2026.
- Monday and Tuesday were the cheapest days to fly United's nonstop in every week we checked, at $330 in winter and $384 in summer. Spring break was the exception to everything: $962 on both mid-March Saturdays.
- United's Economy fare ($330) includes a carry-on but no checked bag, and so do Economy Plus ($445) and the refundable fares; checked bags came only with First or Business.
- 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 Denver to Los Cabos Route at a Glance
The flight from Denver to Los Cabos covers 1,917 kilometres (1,191 miles). Nonstops take about 3 hours: United's are scheduled at about 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes, and Southwest lists an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
| Route fact | Denver (DEN) to Los Cabos (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,917 km (1,191 mi) |
| Nonstop airlines | United daily (in our data); Southwest on Saturdays and Sundays (not in our fare data) |
| Nonstop flight time | About 3 hours |
| Fastest one-stop | About 4 hours 40 minutes (American via Phoenix) |
| Connecting airlines | Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines |
| 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 Denver when Colorado 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, operating airlines and baggage rules from Nuitée flight data pulled September 30, 2026; Southwest's weekend nonstop and average flight time: Southwest's Denver to Los Cabos route page; Frontier's exit from the route: Simple Flying news report; Cabo's year-round UTC-7 time zone: Mexico's Ley de los Husos Horarios, Diario Oficial de la Federación (Oct 28, 2022); United's flight time from tracked flights; distance calculated between the two airports.
Direct Flights from Denver to Cabo San Lucas vs Connecting
From Denver, a one-stop saved $64 to $94 over United's nonstop in our data, but added about 4 to 5 hours. The saving was biggest in summer, when Alaska via San Diego ran from $290 against $384 on the nonstop. On weekends, check Southwest's nonstop too, since it isn't in our data.
| Option | Typical departure (Denver) | Flying time | Lowest fare seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United nonstop | About two a day, from about 8:25 to 11:40 a.m. | About 3 hours | $330 |
| Southwest nonstop (not in our fare data) | Saturdays and Sundays, 1 a day | About 3 hours | Check Southwest |
| Alaska via San Diego or Portland | About 8:00 a.m. | About 7.5 hours | $245 |
| Delta via Salt Lake City or Los Angeles (sold by Aeromexico) | Early morning | About 7 to 8 hours | $266 |
| American via Phoenix or Dallas | Early morning | About 6.5 hours at the lowest fare | $329 |
Schedules as listed in Nuitée's fare data for the dates we searched, plus Southwest's route page; departure times are Denver 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. Most cheap itineraries in the data were long: the median Alaska connection via San Diego took over 18 hours, so check the layover before you book. And every connection above stays in the US until Cabo, so there's no extra customs stop on the way.
Baggage by fare
United's Economy fare ($330) includes a carry-on but no checked bag. Economy Fully Refundable ($393), Economy Plus ($445) and its refundable version also leave the checked bag out; only First or Business included one in our data. Budget for United's bag fee if you're checking a bag.
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
United's nonstops leave Denver in the morning and take about 3 hours, 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 cheaper October to March nonstop fares line up with whale season in January; skip mid-March unless you're travelling for spring break anyway.
- 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 Denver to Cabo?+
A nonstop flight from Denver to Cabo takes about 3 hours for the 1,917 km (1,191 mile) trip: United's are scheduled at about 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes, and Southwest lists an average of 3 hours 5 minutes. The fastest connection, American via Phoenix, takes about 4 hours 40 minutes.
Are there direct flights from Denver to Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes. United flies nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Los Cabos (SJD) about twice a day, with a nonstop on every date we checked, and Southwest flies nonstop on Saturdays and Sundays. Southwest's fares aren't in our data. Frontier dropped the route in March 2026.
What airlines fly from Denver to Cabo?+
United and Southwest fly nonstop. With one stop, you can also fly Alaska Airlines via San Diego or Portland, Delta via Salt Lake City or Los Angeles (also sold by Aeromexico), and American via Phoenix or Dallas.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Cabo?+
In our September 2026 fare data, October to March was cheapest, with United's nonstop from $330 USD one-way; from April to August it started at $384. The cheapest fare overall was $245 with one stop via San Diego in November.
How early should I book flights from Denver to Cabo?+
Book as soon as you have dates for Thanksgiving, Christmas or spring break: by late September, both mid-March Saturdays were already $962 one-way on the nonstop, and the Saturday before Thanksgiving and December 19 and 26 were $841. For other dates, flying on a Monday or Tuesday kept the nonstop at $330 to $384.
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 Denver 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.
How much are flights from Cabo to Denver?+
In our data, United's nonstop from Los Cabos to Denver was cheapest from Tuesday to Friday: $308 USD one-way in November and January, and $365 in March and July. Monday, Saturday and Sunday ran $398 or more.
