How long is the flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Los Cabos in just under 8h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23m. Des Moines and Los Cabos are separated by a distance of 1572 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Cabos 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 Los Cabos when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Cabos, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Los Cabos?

Before booking your flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest.

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

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos?

Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Cabos from Des Moines.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos that include hotel bookings?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Los Cabos 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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Tue 12/306:40 amDSM - SJD

1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/52:19 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$586

Mon 12/296:52 pmDSM - SJD

1 stop19h 56mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/52:19 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$593

Wed 12/315:07 amDSM - SJD

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/54:25 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop20h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$623

Mon 12/226:59 amDSM - SJD

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Mon 12/291:52 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$626

Tue 12/235:45 amDSM - SJD

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/304:25 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$651

Sun 12/216:59 amDSM - SJD

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Sat 12/2712:00 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$671

Mon 12/2211:32 amDSM - SJD

1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:42 pmSJD - DSM

2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$681

Mon 12/226:59 amDSM - SJD

2 stops9h 31mDelta

Sat 12/2712:00 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$698

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Tue 3/35:15 amDSM - SJD

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/65:28 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop16h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$464

Tue 3/35:24 amDSM - SJD

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Fri 3/69:35 amSJD - DSM

2 stops10h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/5

$469

Mon 1/266:54 amDSM - SJD

1 stop7h 51mAeromexico

Thu 1/296:05 amSJD - DSM

2 stops15h 24mAeromexico

Deal found 12/6

$524

Sat 1/246:48 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2812:49 pmSJD - DSM

2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$551

Wed 1/215:24 amDSM - SJD

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/281:27 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$524

Tue 1/205:21 amDSM - SJD

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/272:57 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$524

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Fri 1/25:35 amDSM - SJD

1 stop9h 35mDelta

Fri 1/911:45 amSJD - DSM

1 stop8h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$571

Tue 1/65:01 pmDSM - SJD

1 stop20h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1311:56 amSJD - DSM

1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$531

Tue 1/66:48 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1312:49 pmSJD - DSM

2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$573

Sun 1/185:35 amDSM - SJD

1 stop9h 34mAeromexico

Sat 1/246:05 amSJD - DSM

2 stops15h 24mAeromexico

Deal found 12/7

$563

Sun 1/185:35 amDSM - SJD

2 stops13h 16mDelta

Sat 1/246:05 amSJD - DSM

2 stops15h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$569

Sun 1/185:24 amDSM - SJD

1 stop11h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/253:43 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$574

Tue 1/205:51 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/271:27 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/5

$529

Sat 1/246:48 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2812:49 pmSJD - DSM

2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$551

Mon 1/266:54 amDSM - SJD

1 stop7h 51mAeromexico

Thu 1/291:45 pmSJD - DSM

1 stop7h 44mAeromexico

Deal found 12/7

$524

One-way flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos
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Mon 4/65:35 amDSM - SJD

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$209

Tue 2/175:24 amDSM - SJD

1 stop9h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$239

Tue 1/205:21 amDSM - SJD

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$241

Thu 1/154:30 pmDSM - SJD

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$245

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJD

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$255

Tue 1/206:54 amDSM - SJD

2 stops11h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$261

Thu 1/152:34 pmDSM - SJD

1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$262

Mon 4/66:45 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$264

Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - SJD

2 stops16h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$283

Mon 4/65:35 amDSM - SJD

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$289

Fri 12/268:29 pmDSM - SJD

1 stop18h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/5

$315

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DSM - SJD

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Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:15 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

5:28 pm-10:47 am

1 stop16h 19m

$464

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

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Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

9:35 am-9:17 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$469

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

6:54 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-10:29 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$524

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:24 am-1:21 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 1/28

1:27 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$524

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

5:21 am-2:42 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 1/27

2:57 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$524

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

6:48 pm-11:43 am

2 stops17h 55m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 1/28

12:49 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$551

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

5:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$209

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:37 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$209

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:24 am-5:37 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$239

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

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Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:24 am-2:09 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$239

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to Los Cabos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Cabos

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Los Cabos to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,089 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos?
Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Cabos from Des Moines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Los Cabos in just under 8h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23m. Des Moines and Los Cabos are separated by a distance of 1572 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Los Cabos flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Los Cabos?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Los Cabos 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 Los Cabos?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Cabos (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to Los Cabos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$423	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$598	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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