The flight from Phoenix to Cabo takes about 2 hours 10 minutes nonstop on American Airlines or Southwest, and Phoenix and Cabo keep the same clock all year. We searched more than 13,000 itineraries and found American's nonstop flat at $380, while a one-stop via San Diego was often about $140 cheaper.
Cheapest Phoenix to Cabo Flights by Month
Cheapest one-way fare by month, Phoenix to Los Cabos
USD, 1 adult, taxes included · Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026
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American's nonstop. Southwest also flies nonstop, but its fares aren't in our data. Exact figures are in the table below.
American's nonstop from Phoenix to Cabo started at the same $380 one-way in every month from November to August in our data, so the month mattered less than the day and the routing. The cheapest fares overall were Alaska's one-stops via San Diego: $236 from November to March and $255 from April to August.
| Month | Cheapest nonstop | Cheapest nonstop or 1 stop (under 9 hours) | What we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $405 | $279 (Alaska via Portland) | The priciest month for the nonstop |
| November 2026 | $380 | $236 (Alaska via San Diego) | The Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov 21) was $703 |
| December 2026 | $380 | $236 (Alaska via San Diego) | Dec 19 was $755 and Dec 26 $703 on the nonstop |
| January 2027 | $380 | $236 (Alaska via San Diego) | A connection saved $144 on the cheapest dates |
| February 2027 | $380 | $236 (Alaska via San Diego) | Presidents' Day weekend Saturday (Feb 13) was $492 |
| March 2027 | $380 | $236 (Alaska via San Diego) | Spring break Saturday (Mar 13) was $808 |
| April 2027 | $380 | $255 (Alaska via San Diego) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| May 2027 | $380 | $255 (Alaska via San Diego) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| June 2027 | $380 | $255 (Alaska via San Diego) | Nonstop floor unchanged |
| July 2027 | $380 | $255 (Alaska via San Diego) | $380 early in the week, $405 Thursday to Saturday |
| August 2027 | $380 | $255 (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. American's nonstop cost $380 on every Tuesday and $405 on every Saturday from November to August. Southwest's nonstop isn't in our data, so compare its fares directly.
When to book
With the nonstop floor fixed at $380, the dates to book early are the holidays and spring break: the Saturday before Thanksgiving was already $703 one-way, December 19 was $755 and Saturday March 13 was $808 when we searched on September 30. For other dates, flying on a Monday or Tuesday, or taking the San Diego connection, 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 Phoenix 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 | $380 | $380 | $429 | $454 | $405 | $405 | $380 |
| Jan 11–17, 2027 | $380 | $380 | $385 | $458 | $458 | $458 | $380 |
| Mar 8–14, 2027 | $423 | $380 | $385 | $405 | $536 | $808 | $716 |
| Jul 12–18, 2027 | $380 | $380 | $385 | $405 | $405 | $405 | $380 |
Tuesday was the cheapest day to fly American's Phoenix nonstop in all four weeks we checked, at $380 one-way, and Monday and Sunday matched it in three. From Thursday the fare rose to $405 to $458, and in the March week it climbed to $536 on Friday and $808 on Saturday.
Flying home from Cabo to Phoenix, the nonstop cost $408 from Tuesday to Friday in almost every week we checked, $466 on Monday and Saturday, and usually the most on Sunday: $472 to $499 in most weeks and $1,084 in mid-November. The March week was the exception, with Thursday at $553.
Best Phoenix to Cabo Fares We Found
Flights to Cabo San Lucas from Phoenix start at $380 USD one-way on American's nonstop early in the week, and at $236 with one stop on Alaska via San Diego from November to March. No fare of any kind in our data was cheaper than that $236 connection.
| Best fares we found | Airline | Stops | Flight time | From (USD, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest nonstop (Tuesdays, November 2026 to August 2027) | American Airlines | Nonstop | About 2 hours 10 minutes | $380 |
| Cheapest weekend nonstop (Saturdays) | American Airlines | Nonstop | About 2 hours 10 minutes | $405 |
| Cheapest fare overall (November 2026 to March 2027) | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop (San Diego) | From about 4 hours 40 minutes | $236 |
| Cheapest spring and summer fare (April to August 2027) | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop (San Diego) | From about 4 hours 50 minutes | $255 |
| Cheapest connection via Mexico | Aeromexico | 1 stop (Mexico City) | About 8 hours | $317 |
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 and Southwest fly nonstop from Phoenix to Los Cabos; American's nonstop is the only one in our fare data, about three flights a day, and Southwest lists one a day on weekdays and two on weekends. From November to March, Alaska via San Diego was $144 cheaper than American's nonstop, from $236 against $380.
- Fly the nonstop on a Tuesday: it was $380 on Tuesday in every week we checked, and $405 or more from Thursday to Saturday. Flying home, Sunday was usually the priciest day.
- American's Main Cabin fare ($380) includes a carry-on but no checked bag; Main Plus, with a checked bag, was $478. Alaska's Saver fare via San Diego ($236) 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 Phoenix to Los Cabos Route at a Glance
The flight from Phoenix to Los Cabos covers 1,165 kilometres (724 miles), the shortest of our routes to Cabo. Nonstops take about 2 hours 10 minutes: Southwest lists an average of 2 hours 11 minutes, and American's nonstops in our data were scheduled at 2 hours 9 to 21 minutes.
| Route fact | Phoenix (PHX) to Los Cabos (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,165 km (724 mi) |
| Nonstop airlines | American Airlines (in our data) and Southwest (not in our fare data) |
| Nonstop flight time | About 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Fastest one-stop | About 4.5 hours (Alaska via San Diego) |
| 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. Arizona doesn't use daylight saving time and Cabo stays on UTC-7, so Phoenix and Cabo keep the same clock all year. |
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 nonstop and average flight time: Southwest's Phoenix to Los Cabos route page; Cabo's year-round UTC-7 time zone: Mexico's Ley de los Husos Horarios, Diario Oficial de la Federación (Oct 28, 2022); distance calculated between the two airports.
Direct Flights from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas vs Connecting
Phoenix is a route where a one-stop can beat the nonstop on price without costing a whole day. Alaska via San Diego ran from $236 from November to March and $255 from April to August, $125 to $144 less than American's $380 nonstop, and the fastest of those itineraries took about 4 hours 40 minutes against 2 hours 10 on the nonstop. Southwest's nonstop isn't in our data, so check its fare too before you choose.
| Option | Typical departure (Phoenix) | Flying time | Lowest fare seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American nonstop | About three a day, from 8:15 a.m. to mid-afternoon | About 2 hours 10 minutes | $380 |
| Southwest nonstop (not in our fare data) | 1 a day on weekdays, 2 on weekends | About 2 hours 10 minutes | Check Southwest |
| Alaska via San Diego | Morning, from about 7:50 a.m. | From about 4 hours 40 minutes | $236 |
| Alaska via Portland or Seattle | About 7:00 a.m. | About 8 to 9 hours | $246 |
| Aeromexico via Mexico City | Afternoon | About 8 hours | $317 |
| Delta via Los Angeles or Salt Lake City | About 6:00 a.m. | About 7 hours | $322 |
| United via Denver, Houston or San Francisco | Varies | About 6 to 7 hours | $390 |
Schedules as listed in Nuitée's fare data for the dates we searched, plus Southwest's route page; departure times are Phoenix 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 cheapest San Diego fares turned up mostly on Tuesdays, and slower versions of the same fare took up to 9.8 hours, so pick the itinerary, not just the price. And a connection via Mexico City means clearing Mexican immigration and customs there, while one through San Diego or Los Angeles keeps you in the US until Cabo.
Baggage by fare
American's Main Cabin fare ($380) includes a carry-on but no checked bag; Main Cabin Flexible was $428, and Main Plus, the first fare with a checked bag included, was $478. On the Alaska connection via San Diego, Saver ($236) and Main ($279) 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 Phoenix takes about 2 hours 10 minutes on the same clock, so you can be at your hotel by early afternoon. 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 cheapest November to March 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 Phoenix to Cabo?+
A nonstop flight from Phoenix to Cabo takes about 2 hours 10 minutes for the 1,165 km (724 mile) trip. Southwest lists an average of 2 hours 11 minutes, and Phoenix and Cabo are on the same clock all year. The fastest connection, Alaska via San Diego, takes about 4.5 hours.
Are there direct flights from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes. American Airlines flies nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Cabos (SJD), about three flights a day in our fare data, and Southwest lists a nonstop once a day on weekdays and twice on weekends. Southwest's fares aren't in our data, so check them directly.
What airlines fly from Phoenix to Cabo?+
American Airlines and Southwest fly nonstop. With one stop, you can also fly Alaska Airlines via San Diego, Portland or Seattle, Delta via Los Angeles or Salt Lake City, Aeromexico via Mexico City, and United via Denver, Houston or San Francisco.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Cabo?+
In our September 2026 fare data, American's nonstop started at the same $380 USD one-way in every month from November to August, so the cheapest months overall were November to March, when Alaska via San Diego ran from $236.
How early should I book flights from Phoenix to Cabo?+
Book as soon as you have dates for Thanksgiving, Christmas or spring break: by late September, Saturday March 13 was already $808 one-way on the nonstop and December 19 was $755. For other dates, flying on a Tuesday at $380, or connecting via San Diego from $236, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?+
In our data, American's nonstop from Los Cabos to Phoenix started at $408 USD one-way from Tuesday to Friday, $466 on Monday and Saturday, and usually cost the most on Sunday, up to $1,084 in mid-November. The flight home takes about the same 2 hours 10 minutes.
