Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $186

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Cancún departing on 2/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 5:20 pmDSM-CUN
26h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 10:21 pmCUN-DSM
8h 45m1 stop
$385Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 11:36 amDSM-CUN
38h 38m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 7:44 pmCUN-DSM
27h 46m1 stop
$390Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:21 pmDSM-CUN
8h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 11:30 pmCUN-DSM
8h 37m1 stop
$470American Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21
Aeromexico Logo
5:34 am - 2:03 pmDSM-CUN
7h 29m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 am - 4:29 pmCUN-DSM
9h 29m1 stop
$481Aeromexico
Find Deal
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 11:00 amDSM-CUN
18h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 10:29 pmCUN-DSM
10h 39m1 stop
$485American Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
8:08 am - 5:50 pmDSM-CUN
8h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 8:41 pmCUN-DSM
8h 04m1 stop
$486United Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
6:29 am - 9:11 pmDSM-CUN
13h 42m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 8:54 pmCUN-DSM
13h 54m2 stops
$491Delta
Find Deal
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Aeromexico Logo
5:40 am - 1:38 amDSM-CUN
18h 58m2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
7:50 am - 10:34 pmCUN-DSM
15h 44m2 stops
$511Aeromexico
Find Deal
Fri, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 3
Delta Logo
6:54 am - 9:11 pmDSM-CUN
13h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:05 pm - 10:31 pmCUN-DSM
11h 26m2 stops
$516Delta
Find Deal
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 3:59 pmDSM-CUN
9h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 10:30 pmCUN-DSM
6h 39m1 stop
$533United Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 12

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 14
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
8h 21m
1 stop
CUN2:21 pmCancun
Dec 21
CUN3:53 pmCancun
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
$470
Find similar
American Airlines
Dec 6
DSM3:38 pmDes Moines
18h 22m
1 stop
CUN11:00 amCancun
Dec 12
CUN12:50 pmCancun
10h 39m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$485
Find similar
American Airlines
Dec 6
DSM6:00 pmDes Moines
16h 00m
1 stop
CUN11:00 amCancun
Dec 12
CUN3:52 pmCancun
7h 37m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$487
Find similar

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 3
DSM8:08 amDes Moines
8h 42m
1 stop
CUN5:50 pmCancun
Mar 10
CUN12:37 pmCancun
8h 04m
1 stop
DSM8:41 pmDes Moines
$486
Find similar
United Airlines
Jan 6
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
9h 29m
2 stops
CUN3:59 pmCancun
Jan 12
CUN4:51 pmCancun
6h 39m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$533
Find similar
United Airlines
Jan 14
DSM8:10 amDes Moines
8h 40m
1 stop
CUN5:50 pmCancun
Jan 18
CUN8:39 amCancun
14h 51m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$534
Find similar

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cancún 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Cancun

Thu 12/4

2:36 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$385

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:58 pm-11:36 am

2 stops38h 38m

Cancun

Fri 12/19

4:58 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$390

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 12/14

5:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Cancun

Sun 12/21

3:53 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$470

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

5:34 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$481

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

3:38 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 22m

Cancun

Fri 12/12

12:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$485

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

8:08 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Cancun

Tue 3/10

12:37 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$486

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

6:29 am-9:11 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$491

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

5:40 am-1:38 am

2 stops18h 58m

Cancun

Wed 12/3

7:50 am-10:34 pm

2 stops15h 44m

$511

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

6:54 am-9:11 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Cancun

Sat 1/31

12:05 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$516

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

5:30 am-3:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Cancun

Mon 1/12

4:51 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$533

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Cancún from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Cancún

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Cancún is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $514. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $631. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cancún.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the evening. Flights from Des Moines to Cancún during this time can be as low as $535. Flights to Cancún are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $596. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $585 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from Des Moines for as low as $495 on momondo.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Cancún according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Des Moines to Cancún (DSM to CUN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Des Moines to Cancún

Direct flights

None
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cancún. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Cancún.
Search flight deals

  • How far is Des Moines to Cancun by plane?

    Des Moines and Cancun are 1465.1 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 6h 07m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cancun Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cancun Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Cancún?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Cancún

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Des Moines to Cancún with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $398Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,993 reviews
Search Delta flights
AeromexicoPriceFrom $410Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,674 reviews
Search Aeromexico flights
American AirlinesPriceFrom $467Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,030 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
Search United Airlines flights
SouthwestPriceFrom $547Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
Search Southwest flights

Traveling to a place near Cancún?

Book flights to Cancún if you plan to visit one of these locations
Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres
Holbox
Puerto Morelos
Akumal
Puerto Aventuras
Valladolid
Punta Sam

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Des Moines to Cancún?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Des Moines to Cancún for you.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Cancún with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Des Moines to Cancún on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Des Moines to Cancún?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Des Moines to Cancún.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Cancún and let you know when they change.

An easier way to manage your Cancún trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Mexico