What’s The Cheapest Day Of The Week To Fly To Cabo? The Answer May Surprise You

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We get this question constantly at The Cabo Sun: what’s the cheapest day of the week to fly to Cabo?

Buckle up, because the answer really can save you serious pesos—especially if you’re flexible by a day or two.

The short answer (that might surprise you)

For most travelers flying from the U.S. to San José del Cabo (SJD), mid-week departures win.

Multiple datasets show Tuesday and Wednesday flights are consistently cheaper than weekend options, with Monday often close behind. Google says traveling Mon–Wed averages about 13% less than weekend flying overall, while Hopper’s 2025 guidance calls out Tuesday/Wednesday as the best bets specifically for Mexico and the Caribbean.

There is one twist: Expedia’s latest Air Travel Hacks (using ARC ticketing data) notes Thursday is often the cheapest day to fly internationally, while Saturday beats Sunday for domestic hops. Since Cabo is an international route for most Americans, Thursday can sometimes price well too—but mid-week still tends to come out ahead more often than not.

Why mid-week is cheaper

Weekends are prime time for beach escapes and wedding groups. Demand—and therefore prices—spike Friday through Sunday.

Shift your outbound to Tuesday or Wednesday, and you’re swimming against the crowd (and against dynamic pricing).

Google’s latest analysis also busts the old “book on Tuesday” myth: the day you book doesn’t move the needle much—it’s the day you fly that matters.

How to put this into practice (real Cabo examples)

• Flex one day either way. If your calendar says Friday–Monday, price out Thursday–Monday or Wednesday–Sunday instead. That tiny shift often unlocks the deal. Google finds Mon–Wed departures ~13% cheaper on average than weekends.
• Check nonstop vs. 1-stop. Cabo’s flight map keeps growing (new and resumed routes roll out each season), but one-stop itineraries can undercut nonstop by a meaningful margin. Google notes adding a layover can save ~22% on average. If your beach time isn’t impacted, consider it.
• Mind the season. October sits in that warm-water “magic window” but still overlaps hurricane season, which can nudge prices and plans. We just covered what to expect if you’re visiting in October and why the first two weeks can be storm-watch weeks—worth a read as you pick dates.

Insider fare-hunting playbook for Cabo

• Start with a mid-week target. Price Tue/Wed/Thu first for SJD; include Monday if you can. Then compare against your preferred weekend. Expect Friday/Sunday to be the priciest.
• Use the calendar view and set alerts. Tools that show an entire month’s fares (and track drops) make Cabo deals obvious at a glance.
• Watch route changes. New service can create temporary soft spots in pricing. We’ve recently reported on new routes and expanded service into Los Cabos, which often means fresh competition—and occasional fare dips—when a flight first launches.
• Consider your airport strategy. SJD is the main gateway, but Cabo San Lucas (CSL) handles some JSX and private arrivals and helps ease peak congestion. Knowing both can help you strategize trip timing and ground time—even if you still fly into SJD, as most travelers don’t know Los Cabos has a 2nd airport.

Bottom line

If you’re aiming for the lowest fare to Cabo, your best shot is to fly out Tuesday or Wednesday (with Monday and Thursday as close contenders depending on your market).

Don’t stress about the exact booking weekday—focus on the travel weekday, watch fares for a couple of weeks, and jump when a mid-week price dips below your target. Then all that’s left is deciding between tacos al pastor or ceviche for your first dinner in paradise.