WestJet and Air Canada are currently the airlines showing nonstop Vancouver to Los Cabos service in our flight data, at about 4.5 hours each way. We searched more than 13,000 itineraries to find the cheapest months, the cheapest days, and when a connection is worth it.
Cheapest Vancouver to Cabo Flights by Month
Cheapest one-way fare by month, Vancouver to Los Cabos
CAD, 1 adult, taxes included · Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026
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WestJet or Air Canada, whichever was cheaper. Air Canada's nonstop ran late October to April only. Exact figures are in the table below.
April and late October to mid-December were the cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to Cabo in our data, with nonstops from $299 to $317 one-way. Summer was the most expensive time for nonstops, when only WestJet's ran, from $476.
| Month | Cheapest nonstop | Cheapest nonstop or 1 stop (under 9 hours) | What we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $317 | $317 (WestJet nonstop) | Air Canada's nonstop starts in late October in our data, from $493 |
| November 2026 | $317 | $317 (WestJet nonstop) | Both airlines fly nonstop; the Nov 9 week ran $493 to $1,162 |
| December 2026 | $317 | $317 (WestJet nonstop) | Early December is cheapest; Dec 19 was $612 and Dec 26 $1,166 |
| January 2027 | $362 | $347 (Alaska via Seattle) | Almost flat: $362 on most days of the Jan 11 week |
| February 2027 | $362 | $347 (Alaska via Seattle) | Family Day weekend Saturday (Feb 13) was $640 |
| March 2027 | $368 | $329 (United via San Francisco) | Spring break Saturday (Mar 13) was $720 |
| April 2027 | $299 | $299 (WestJet nonstop) | Cheapest nonstop in our data; Air Canada from $331 |
| May 2027 | $521 | $409 (American via Dallas) | WestJet only, one morning nonstop |
| June 2027 | $476 | $329 (United via San Francisco) | WestJet only; a connection saves the most this month |
| July 2027 | $476 | $457 (United via San Francisco) | WestJet only, four days a week in the week we checked |
| August 2027 | $476 | $476 (WestJet nonstop) | WestJet only |
Nuitée fare data pulled September 30, 2026: one-way, one adult, CAD, taxes included. We searched every Tuesday and Saturday from October 2026 to August 2027 plus full weeks in November, January, March and July, so other weekdays in the remaining months may be cheaper than shown.
When to book
Fares for the whole winter were already loaded when we searched on September 30, and the peak dates were already higher: $612 on December 19, $1,166 on December 26, $640 on Saturday February 13 and $720 on Saturday March 13, all one-way on the nonstop. If you're travelling over Christmas or spring break, book as soon as your dates are set. For flexible travel, April and late October to mid-December had the most $299 to $317 nonstops. 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 Vancouver to Cabo
Cheapest nonstop by day of the week
One-way, CAD, 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 | $939 | $1,162 | $939 | $493 | $785 | $608 | $493 |
| Jan 11–17, 2027 | $362 | $366 | $392 | $362 | $362 | $362 | $362 |
| Mar 8–14, 2027 | $368 | $380 | $581 | $414 | $620 | $720 | $720 |
| Jul 12–18, 2027 | $476 | No nonstop | $476 | No nonstop | No nonstop | $476 | $476 |
The day of the week mattered less from Vancouver than the month did: across 48 Tuesdays and 48 Saturdays, the cheapest Tuesday and Saturday nonstops matched in every month from November to April. The full weeks we checked still show swings. In mid-November the nonstop ran from $493 on Thursday and Sunday to $1,162 on Tuesday. Mid-January was almost flat at $362 to $392. In the March week, fares climbed toward the weekend, from $368 on Monday to $720 on Saturday and Sunday. In July, the nonstop ran only on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at $476 each day.
Coming home, the November week was the most uneven: $604 to $627 from Monday to Thursday, then $1,059 on Friday, $1,442 on Saturday and $1,928 on Sunday. January was flat at $339 to $348 and March at $476 to $511, and in July, Saturday cost $988 against $604 on the other days with a nonstop.
Best Vancouver to Cabo Fares We Found
Flights to Cabo San Lucas from Vancouver start at $299 CAD one-way on WestJet's nonstop in April, and at $317 on many dates from late October to mid-December. The lowest fare in our data was $261 on United, but every fare under $299 ($261 to $271) took 15 hours or more with long layovers, so on this route the nonstop is usually the cheapest sensible option too.
| Best fares we found | Airline | Stops | Flight time | From (CAD, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest nonstop (Tuesdays and Saturdays in April 2027) | WestJet | Nonstop | About 4.5 hours | $299 |
| Cheapest fall nonstop (Oct 31 to Dec 12, 2026) | WestJet | Nonstop | About 4.5 hours | $317 |
| Cheapest Air Canada nonstop (April 2027) | Air Canada | Nonstop | About 4.5 hours | $331 |
| Cheapest fare overall (January 2027) | United Airlines | 1 to 2 stops | 15 hours or more | $261 |
| Cheapest Canadian connection (April 2027) | WestJet | 1 stop (Calgary) | About 7 hours | $331 |
Fare snapshot from September 30, 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 and Air Canada are currently the airlines showing nonstop Vancouver to Los Cabos flights in our data. Air Canada's ran only from late October to late April; from May to August, WestJet had the only nonstop, one morning flight on selected days.
- Across 48 Tuesdays and 48 Saturdays, the cheapest Tuesday and Saturday nonstops matched in every month from November to April. The swings came in specific weeks: mid-November ran $493 to $1,162, and mid-March climbed from $368 on Monday to $720 on the weekend.
- The cheapest fares on both airlines include no carry-on or checked bag: WestJet Ultrabasic ($299 on April 13) and Air Canada Basic ($331 on April 3). A fare with a checked bag cost $446 on WestJet (Econoflex) and $486 on Air Canada (Flex).
- 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 Vancouver to Los Cabos Route at a Glance
The flight from Vancouver to Los Cabos covers 3,127 kilometres (1,943 miles). Nonstops are scheduled at about 4.5 hours: flight trackers list WestJet's WS2120 at 4 hours 25 to 40 minutes and Air Canada's AC2136 at about 4 hours 35 minutes.
| Route fact | Vancouver (YVR) to Los Cabos (SJD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,127 km (1,943 mi) |
| Nonstop airlines | WestJet all year; Air Canada late October to late April (in our data) |
| Nonstop flight time | About 4.5 hours |
| Fastest one-stop | About 6 hours 15 minutes (Alaska Airlines via Seattle) |
| Connecting airlines | Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, WestJet, Air Canada |
| Arrival airport | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), San José del Cabo |
| Time difference | Cabo stays on UTC-7 all year: one hour ahead of Vancouver from early November to mid-March, and the same time as Vancouver the rest of the year. |
Low-cost Flair Airlines has flown Vancouver to Los Cabos nonstop in past winters, but it isn't in our flight data, so check its schedule directly. 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 30, 2026; Flair's past Vancouver service: Global News report of Flair Airlines' announcement (Nov 16, 2021); 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 times from tracked WestJet and Air Canada flights; distance calculated between the two airports.
Direct Flights from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas vs Connecting
Direct flights from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas were usually the cheapest sensible way to fly in our data, not just the fastest. From October to April the nonstop was within $40 of the cheapest connection under 9 hours in every month, so a connection mostly pays off in summer: WestJet's single nonstop started at $476 in June, when United via San Francisco ran from $329.
| Option | Typical departure (Vancouver) | Flying time | Lowest fare seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestJet nonstop, October to April | 7:00 or 7:30 a.m.; some 10:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. | About 4.5 hours | $299 |
| WestJet nonstop, May to August | 8:40 a.m. | About 4.5 hours | $476 |
| Air Canada nonstop, late October to April | 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. | About 4.5 hours | $331 |
| Alaska Airlines via Seattle | Varies | From about 6 hours 15 minutes | $347 |
| United via San Francisco | 7:00 a.m. (fastest) | About 7 hours | $329 |
| WestJet via Calgary | 7:45 a.m. | About 7 hours | $331 |
| American via Dallas | 7:00 a.m. | About 8 to 9 hours | $381 |
Schedules as listed in Nuitée's fare data for the dates we searched; departure times are Vancouver 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. Most cheap connecting itineraries in the data were long: every fare under $299 took 15 hours or more, and the median connection via Calgary took over 16 hours. And a US connection (Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas) means clearing US customs and security on the way, while one through Calgary stays in Canada until you land in Mexico.
Baggage by fare
Both nonstop airlines sell a no-bags fare at the bottom. On WestJet, Ultrabasic ($299 on April 13) includes neither a carry-on nor a checked bag; Econo ($366) adds a carry-on and Econoflex ($446) adds one checked bag. On Air Canada, Basic ($331 on April 3) includes no bags, Standard ($406) adds a carry-on and Flex ($486) a checked bag. For a beach week with one checked bag, compare the checked-bag fare against the cheapest fare 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
Most nonstops leave Vancouver in the morning, so you land in time to check in and reach the beach 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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- Live rates, not brochure prices
- 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 early-December and April fares line up with the start of whale season in December 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 Vancouver to Los Cabos?+
A nonstop flight from Vancouver to Los Cabos takes about 4.5 hours for the 3,127 km (1,943 mile) trip. The fastest connection, Alaska Airlines via Seattle, takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and many connections take far longer.
Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes. WestJet and Air Canada fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Cabos (SJD). In our fare data, Air Canada's nonstop ran from late October to late April, while WestJet's ran all year, with one morning flight on selected days from May to August. Flair Airlines has also flown the route in past winters but isn't in our data.
What airlines fly from Vancouver to Cabo?+
WestJet and Air Canada are currently the nonstop airlines in our flight data. With one stop, you can also fly Alaska Airlines or Delta Air Lines via Seattle, United Airlines via San Francisco, American Airlines via Dallas, WestJet via Calgary, and Aeromexico via Mexico City.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Cabo?+
In our September 2026 fare data, April was cheapest, with WestJet nonstops from $299 CAD one-way, followed by late October to mid-December at $317. Summer was the most expensive time for nonstops, from $476.
How early should I book flights from Vancouver to Cabo?+
Book as soon as you have dates if you're travelling over Christmas or spring break. By late September, December 26 was already $1,166 one-way on the nonstop and Saturday March 13 was $720. For flexible trips in April or late fall, many dates were $299 to $317.
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 Vancouver 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.
