How to fly to Cabo ?
Taking your flight is the starting point of your trip. As seasoned Los Cabos travelers, my husband, kids and I try to set the mood for our holiday by relaxing and having fun together at the airport, even if everyone else seems stressed. Our trip starts out great, but for that to happen, you have to be prepared, plan ahead and be willing to take on board some of our suggestions. After all, we are seasoned Cabo San Lucas travelers.
To book your flight, you will need the airport code which is SJD (Los Cabos International Airport). As Baja California Sur has become a popular tourist destination, you will find that there are many flights on different airlines to suit your needs. Book your flight to Cabo San Lucas with our preferred online travel site to make things quick and easy. This is the one we use to book our annual trip.
Although ten years ago it was possible to travel with just a birth certificate, in today's security-conscious world we recommend a passport. If your passport has expired or you need to get one quickly for your children, we recommend getting your passport online.
Many travellers prefer an all-inclusive travel package, so that all costs are covered from the start. If this is your first trip to Cabo, this is a good option. This will allow you to relax and enjoy your trip to the full.
Always make sure your luggage is well-organised and securely locked, as it can give you a nasty surprise when you land.
If you want to book a flight to Cabo San Lucas directly, you can contact the following airlines (note that you will get cheaper flights by booking your ticket online. Just use the link above): Aero California (service from Phoenix and L.A.), Aeromexico (service from San Diego, Ontario and L.A.), Alaska Airlines (service from L.A., San Francisco, San Jose, Portland, Seattle, Alaska and San Diego), America West (service from Phoenix), American Airlines (service from Dallas, L.A., Chicago), Continental (service from Newark and Houston), Delta Airlines (service from Atlanta) and Mexicana (service from L.A. and Denver).
Booking your hotel in Cabo San Lucas
As a regular and long-time vacationer in Cabo San Lucas, I must admit that there is nothing more soothing than waking up to the sound of the gentle lapping of the ocean, bright sunshine and the music of tropical songbirds. Nothing like a day in paradise!
A typical hotel room in Cabo San Lucas starts at $140 per night (although there are cheap hotel rooms in Cabo) and goes up from there. The price depends on how many beds you need, the total area of the room, its location and, of course, the view it offers. Most of the hotels in Los Cabos are located in hotel complexes. For hotel guests, this means that facilities such as spas, fitness centres, daycare centres and kids' clubs are available. The concierge at the larger resorts will be able to arrange excursions and fun activities in Cabo San Lucas for your family, but we recommend that you book in advance online. This way you will save money and avoid any confusion that may be created by the language barrier.
If you are choosing your Cabo San Lucas Mexico hotel based on price alone, be sure to ask about additional charges. Most room rates are based on double occupancy, which means that if you are more than two people, extra charges will apply. Most hotels in Cabo San Lucas have a service charge and some even add holiday surcharges, so be sure to ask as these extra charges can add up quickly. If price is your main concern, search below for a property that fits your budget by clicking on Find Hotels.
No matter which hotel you spend your time in, by the end of your holiday, your frayed nerves will have been soothed by the breathtaking beauty and lush tropical setting of the Baja Peninsula. For most people, this transformation takes two to three days.
As a regular and long-time vacationer in Cabo San Lucas, I must admit that there is nothing more soothing than waking up to the sound of the gentle lapping of the ocean, bright sunshine and the music of tropical songbirds. Nothing like a day in paradise!
A typical hotel room in Cabo San Lucas starts at $140 per night (although there are cheap hotel rooms in Cabo) and goes up from there. The price depends on how many beds you need, the total area of the room, its location and, of course, the view it offers. Most of the hotels in Los Cabos are located in hotel complexes. For hotel guests, this means that facilities such as spas, fitness centres, daycare centres and kids' clubs are available. The concierge at the larger resorts will be able to arrange excursions and fun activities in Cabo San Lucas for your family, but we recommend that you book in advance online. This way you will save money and avoid any confusion that may be created by the language barrier.
If you are choosing your Cabo San Lucas Mexico hotel based on price alone, be sure to ask about additional charges. Most room rates are based on double occupancy, which means that if you are more than two people, extra charges will apply. Most hotels in Cabo San Lucas have a service charge and some even add holiday surcharges, so be sure to ask as these extra charges can add up quickly. If price is your main concern, search below for a property that fits your budget by clicking on Find Hotels.
Once you know what you are willing to spend, you can choose a hotel in Cabo San Lucas based on location. You can stay in Cabo San Lucas itself (which is at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, along the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez), along the Corridor (between the San Jose del Cabo airport and the tip) or on the Pacific side. For those of you who are avid surfers, you will enjoy the rough waters of the Pacific.
I recommend that you "stay where you play". If you have a main activity that you are going to do, stay close to it. If you are a fisherman, stay at the marina. If you want to spend your entire holiday at a resort relaxing by the pool, stay at one of the great resorts along the Corridor, like Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa. If you get tired of the same activity, you can always take a taxi or rent a car.
If you are on a budget, it is cheaper to stay in San Jose del Cabo. Hotel rooms can start from $70. For example, the El Encanto Inn which is located in downtown San Jose.
Don't have the budget? The 5-star hotels in Cabo San Lucas offer great value.
Be sure to check out our Cabo San Lucas hotel listings, recommendations and descriptions above. Check back as we add reviews of all types of hotels, from affordable to first class resorts.
