Cabo San Lucas

$232+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 June 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 7/75:41 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Tue 7/1412:16 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$596
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:35 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Fri 10/1611:50 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$602
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 7/85:12 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1411:59 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sun 7/194:48 pm
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop17h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 7/2611:59 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 7/205:12 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop10h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2711:30 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop10h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:00 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops17h 27m
Aeromexico
Thu 10/811:57 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 32m
Aeromexico
Deal found 6/7$635
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:00 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops17h 27m
Aeromexico
Fri 10/166:15 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops14h 14m
Aeromexico
Deal found 6/8$638
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:44 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops18h 43m
Aeromexico
Mon 10/56:15 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops14h 14m
Aeromexico
Deal found 6/7$641
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/295:44 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Fri 10/212:15 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$644
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 7/237:13 pm
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops14h 48m
American Airlines
Thu 7/3011:59 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 7/225:37 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2710:39 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop11h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$646

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flight deals. Data was last updated June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$596
(Delta)

One-way from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$719
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San José del Cabo Los Cabos flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas
One-way flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

5:41 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 7/14

12:16 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$596

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 10/11

6:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 10/16

11:50 am-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$602
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 10/11

5:37 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 13m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 10/16

1:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$644

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

9:14 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/24

10:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$644

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

5:44 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 26m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 10/2

12:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$644

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:41 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 10/2

10:51 am-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$644
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

2:19 pm-8:16 am

3 stops43h 57m

$232

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

9:33 pm-10:09 am

3 stops38h 36m

$285
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

5:12 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 27m

$300

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

5:41 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 59m

$300

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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 June 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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. 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas?

    Departing from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas will take you 7h 13m. The distance from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas is about 1572 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Discover the top 2 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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