Los Cabos Among Most Affordable Last Minute Summer Trips For Americans, According To New Report

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With travel costs going through the roof this year, travelers always have a keen eye out for a great deal. Some travelers splurge without thinking twice, and others are shamelessly ballin’ on a budget.

For those looking to come to Los Cabos this summer, it’s not too late. You don’t have to spend a fortune on airfare, according to a new report from the mega-popular travel site – Priceline.

Hotel costs are another conversation for another day, but the airfare is quite manageable for a last-minute trip.

Cabo has been a top destination in Mexico year after year, but perhaps no more than 2023 where travel has had a resurgence all over the globe.

If you haven’t made your way to Cabo yet, now may be the right time.

Where Cabo Ranks In Affordable Airfare

Orlando came out on top as the most affordable U.S. city to reach by plane. Meanwhile, Cabo cracked the top 3 for international destinations.

Falling behind Cancun and placing ahead of Nassau, Bahamas, Cabo is the second most affordable last-minute summer getaway.

This also makes it the second most affordable beach escape, as there were only 2 other destinations in the top 8 that are not beach destinations.

Los Cabos also finished ahead of:

• Vancouver, Canada (#4)
• Toronto, Canada (#5)
• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (#6)
• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (#7)
• San Jose, Costa Rica (#8)

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Priceline concluded the average airfare to Los Cabos for a last-minute trip is $439 round-trip. Cancun held the only average airfare in the $300, while all the other cities in the top 8 were $450 and above.

The most affordable airlines were not included in their data for the latest travel trends. A lot of factors come into play in terms of airfare pricing, so it’s hard to say which airlines are your best bet.

However, so many flights come to Cabo from all over the continental U.S., reasonably priced flights should not be hard to find.

Are ‘Budget Airlines’ The Best Option This Summer?

Sometimes travelers sacrifice comfort by being jam-packed like sardines to save a few bucks. Usually, this is the case with low-cost airlines.

All airlines prioritize passengers safely reaching their destination, but not all airlines prioritize legroom.

Depending on what type of traveler you are, sometimes making the sacrifice is worth it. To others, it’s simply not an option, and they stick with the major carriers instead.

Many of America’s ‘budget airlines’ fly to Los Cabos, including the Best Low-Cost Airline In North America.

Travelers can find great deals on all of the low-cost airlines, but supply and demand is a factor with this category too, just like hotels, rentals cars, and major airlines.

Just because something is advertised as ‘low-cost’ doesn’t mean it will be the price you expect to see for the dates you want to travel.

Although, travel experts suggest searching for flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays first.

These are all the low-cost carriers that fly to Los Cabos from the U.S.:

• JetBlue
• Southwest
• Sun Country
• Spirit
• Frontier

Breeze also airways announced plans to fly here too.

You Have Made It To Cabo, Now What?

After finding your affordable flight and choosing your dates, the question now is “where am I going to stay?’.

While flights are very reasonable for one of Mexico’s top destinations, hotel costs have been going through the roof.

In fact, they are averaging $600 per night, according to the latest reports. But that should not immediately deter you from booking your flight.

Los Cabos has a wide variety of accommodation styles suitable to everyone wanting a dreamy beach getaway.

If you are a solo tripper, perhaps one of Cabo’s premiere hostels is right for you. Otherwise, vacation rentals have been skyrocketing in popularity as well.

Airbnb is a great starting point to find a vacation home right for you, whether it’s a comfortable condo in the center of it all or a luxe beachfront home.