HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news

Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from $492

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 7/8. 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
Jun 14 — Jun 211
From?
To?
Fri 6/14
Fri 6/21
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

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 June 9, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$697

Round-trip from

$392
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
Search Deals
From Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas
Search Deals

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 29 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 71% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $661 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $794.

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

April can be a great time to fly to Cabo San Lucas from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $624. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $417. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to 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 Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 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.
Mon 7/89:39 amDSM - SJD
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:40 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$492
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$497
Sat 7/135:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops12h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1711:40 amSJD - DSM
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$534
Mon 7/85:00 amDSM - SJD
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:59 amSJD - DSM
1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$555
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:59 amSJD - DSM
1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$559
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$611
Wed 6/125:40 amDSM - SJD
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1612:15 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$821
Wed 6/125:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1612:15 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$826
Wed 6/126:00 amDSM - SJD
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1611:53 amSJD - DSM
1 stop20h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$830

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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.
Mon 7/89:39 amDSM - SJD
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:40 amSJD - DSM
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$492
Mon 7/87:31 pmDSM - SJD
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1211:00 amSJD - DSM
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$497
Mon 10/76:37 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Wed 10/1612:12 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/7$501
Sun 10/207:45 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/512:05 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$527
Wed 11/2011:54 amDSM - SJD
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/245:26 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$529
Sat 7/135:00 amDSM - SJD
2 stops12h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1711:40 amSJD - DSM
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$534
Sat 11/96:07 pmDSM - SJD
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/165:26 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$536
Wed 10/95:45 amDSM - SJD
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/161:15 pmSJD - DSM
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$542
Wed 10/95:45 amDSM - SJD
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/163:22 pmSJD - DSM
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$547

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$492 - $1,043

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

1 stop7h 35m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 7/12

1 stop10h 19m

$492

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

$497

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

1 stop8h 19m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/20

1 stop10h 19m

$529

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 7/13

2 stops12h 15m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 7/17

2 stops9h 37m

$534

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop7h 10m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/20

1 stop20h 16m

$539

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

1 stop6h 09m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Mon 7/15

1 stop19h 34m

$555

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 7/14

2 stops19h 23m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/20

2 stops26h 19m

$738

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Thu 7/18

2 stops19h 23m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/20

2 stops26h 19m

$763

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

3 stops32h 20m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/20

3 stops24h 31m

$1,043

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/8

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 May 31, 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 65 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.
Search Deals

What is the cheapest day 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 June 2, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
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.
Search Deals

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cabo San Lucas from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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

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 June 9, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
10,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
14,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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 American Airlines for just $492, but on average you can expect to pay $642.

  • 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 6/8.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas (average of $392). Flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Cedar Rapids to San José del Cabo flights
Des Moines to San José del Cabo flights
Omaha to San José del Cabo flights
Moline to San José del Cabo flights
Sioux City to San José del Cabo flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas

Discover the top 3 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$473Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$487Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
San Francisco to Tokyo flights
St. Louis to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Fort Lauderdale flights
Seattle to New York flights
New Orleans to Los Angeles flights
San Juan to Orlando flights
Washington, D.C. to Atlanta flights
Maui to O'ahu flights
Los Angeles to Kansas City flights
USA to Ireland flights
New Orleans to Atlanta flights
Des Moines to Chesapeake flights

Search flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas by cabin class

Find flights from Des Moines to Cabo San Lucas, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
First Class
Business Class
Prem Econ Class
Economy Class

Book a flight to one of these trending destinations

User searches for flights to these destinations increased 20% or more in the past 90 days compared to other destinations
Flights to Gaziantep
Flights to Miyakojima Hirara
Flights to Figari-Sud Corse
Flights to Mason City
Flights to Komatsu
Flights to Sendai
Flights to Rhinelander Oneida County
Flights to Constanţa Mihail Kogalniceanu
Flights to Brainerd Crow Wing County
Flights to Reus
Flights to Virac
Flights to Neiva La Marguita
Flights to Pellston Emmet County
Flights to Urumqi
Flights to Bastia Poretta
Flights to Samos
Flights to Hyannis Barnstable
Flights to Provincetown
Flights to Alghero-Fertilia
Flights to Laayoune Hassan I
Flights to Devils Lake
Flights to Vava'u Lupepau'U
Flights to Hakodate
Flights to Edremit/Korfez
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines