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$469+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$512
(American Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$629
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/212:39 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/251:37 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$469
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Fri 6/135:40 amDSM - SJD
1 stop7h 50mAeromexico
Fri 6/2012:35 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 28mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:21 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/242:30 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3011:26 amDSM - SJD
2 stops12h 33mDelta
Wed 6/412:48 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$535
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Tue 7/225:25 amDSM - SJD
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Sat 7/2611:55 amSJD - DSM
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$631
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Thu 12/41:45 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/112:12 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$670
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Mon 12/228:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/301:10 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops31h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,970

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Cabo San Lucas

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Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

2:39 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop23h 48m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/25

1:37 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$469

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 6/20

12:35 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$492

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

7:21 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 04m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 6/24

2:30 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 36m

$512

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

11:26 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 33m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 6/4

12:48 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$535

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

5:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/26

11:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$631

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

6:51 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 39m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 10/25

1:46 pm-10:20 am

2 stops18h 34m

$670

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

How far ahead should I 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 April 25, 2025.

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 28 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas (average of $437). Flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to C4B?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cabo San Lucas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cabo San Lucas ranges from 0.0 - 4.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Cabo San Lucas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Cabo San Lucas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cabo San Lucas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 4 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 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas (average of $437). Flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$413Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$487Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$512Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$541Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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