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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from $462

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — SJD
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cabo San Lucas (C4B). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2024.

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November

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January

Average price

$647

Round-trip from

$389
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 60% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $667 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $757.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

January can be a great time to fly to Cabo San Lucas from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $648. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $473. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas (DSM - C4B)?

When flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Cabo San Lucas. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/129:00 amSJD - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$477
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$492
Sat 6/227:31 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/2611:40 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$502
Tue 6/45:48 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/612:25 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$505
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$507
Sat 7/135:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops12h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/171:09 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$517
Sun 7/147:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1811:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$527
Sat 7/205:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops12h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/2411:40 amSJD - DSM
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$532
Fri 5/175:48 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop16h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/241:35 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$542

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Cabo San Lucas. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 8/275:15 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops19h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2911:27 amSJD - DSM
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$567
Sat 7/139:15 amDSM - SJD
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/171:47 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops22h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$587
Fri 5/1711:37 amDSM - SJD
2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/241:47 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$657
Wed 8/146:05 amDSM - SJD
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1810:00 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$677
Wed 6/56:05 amDSM - SJD
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/910:00 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,030

Cheap Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Prices were last updated on May 1, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cabo San Lucas in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/175:48 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop16h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/241:35 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$542
Fri 5/175:48 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/244:23 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$547
Fri 5/1711:37 amDSM - SJD
2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/241:47 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$657

Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Cabo San Lucas in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cabo San Lucas in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 8/276:00 amDSM - SJD
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Thu 8/2910:54 amSJD - DSM
2 stops27h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/29$462
Mon 7/85:50 amDSM - SJD
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Fri 7/1212:12 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/30$472
Tue 8/135:20 amDSM - SJD
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2211:52 amSJD - DSM
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$477
Fri 12/65:00 amDSM - SJD
1 stop12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/139:20 amSJD - DSM
1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$492
Sun 6/237:31 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/289:10 amSJD - DSM
1 stop21h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$496
Sat 6/227:31 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/2712:25 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$501
Sat 6/227:31 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/2611:40 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$502
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$507
Sat 6/227:31 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/289:10 amSJD - DSM
1 stop21h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$511

Find flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

1 stop7h 07m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 8/29

2 stops27h 32m

$462

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

1 stop7h 17m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/12

1 stop8h 11m

$472

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

2 stops16h 29m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/12

1 stop7h 49m

$477

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

2 stops16h 29m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/12

2 stops10h 17m

$492

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 6/22

1 stop14h 39m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 6/26

1 stop10h 19m

$502

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 6/4

2 stops16h 37m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 6/6

1 stop9h 40m

$505

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

2 stops16h 29m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/12

2 stops10h 17m

$507

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

2 stops19h 16m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 8/29

2 stops21h 06m

$567

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 7/13

2 stops25h 33m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 7/17

2 stops22h 32m

$587

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cabo San Lucas by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $508. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas (average of $389). Flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$425

February

$465

March

$507

April

$481

May

$488

June

$497

July

$424

August

$389

September

$390

October

$492

November

$475

December

$441

Temperature and rainfall in Cabo San Lucas by month

Plan your trip to Cabo San Lucas by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJD

Temperature

66.2 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cabo San Lucas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cabo San Lucas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cabo San Lucas. Reviews last updated May 1, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,609 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,187 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,815 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. 3 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Cabo San Lucas per day.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $462, but on average you can expect to pay $544.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does DSM to SJD mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport is SJD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: La Paz Leon Airport (LAP).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/30.

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