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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $196

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7:27 pm - 5:17 pm
DSM
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CUN
20h 50m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 6:42 pm
CUN
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DSM
29h 15m
1 stop
$321Frontier
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:59 pm - 5:17 pm
DSM
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CUN
20h 18m
1 stop
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11:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$367Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 7
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7:27 pm - 5:17 pm
DSM
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CUN
20h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 6
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
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3:54 pm - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
27h 22m
1 stop
$381Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 15
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
13h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$385Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$386Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:54 pm - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
27h 22m
1 stop
$395Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:54 pm - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
27h 22m
1 stop
$402Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 15
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8:21 pm - 2:59 pm
DSM
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CUN
18h 38m
2 stops
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10:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$411Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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11:00 am - 2:33 pm
DSM
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CUN
27h 33m
1 stop
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9:53 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 23m
1 stop
$413Frontier
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14

Delta flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Delta
Feb 18
DSM6:50 amDes Moines
8h 35m
1 stop
CUN4:25 pmCancun
Feb 25
CUN3:00 pmCancun
7h 20m
1 stop
DSM9:20 pmDes Moines
$468
Delta
Feb 18
DSM6:19 amDes Moines
13h 52m
2 stops
CUN9:11 pmCancun
Feb 25
CUN8:00 amCancun
13h 49m
2 stops
DSM8:49 pmDes Moines
$472
Delta
Feb 18
DSM6:50 amDes Moines
6h 10m
1 stop
CUN2:00 pmCancun
Feb 25
CUN11:00 amCancun
6h 27m
1 stop
DSM4:27 pmDes Moines
$478

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 1
DSM7:27 pmDes Moines
20h 50m
1 stop
CUN5:17 pmCancun
Mar 4
CUN2:27 pmCancun
29h 15m
1 stop
DSM6:42 pmDes Moines
$321
Frontier
Feb 27
DSM7:59 pmDes Moines
20h 18m
1 stop
CUN5:17 pmCancun
Mar 7
CUN11:08 amCancun
9h 08m
1 stop
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
$367
Frontier
Mar 1
DSM7:27 pmDes Moines
20h 50m
1 stop
CUN5:17 pmCancun
Mar 6
CUN11:08 amCancun
9h 08m
1 stop
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
$378

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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 February 11, 2026.
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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

2:27 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$321

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

11:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$367

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cancun

Fri 3/6

11:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$378

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

Cancun

Sun 3/15

3:54 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$381

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

8:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop13h 55m

Cancun

Fri 3/13

10:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$385

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

Cancun

Mon 3/16

10:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$386

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

Cancun

Tue 3/17

3:54 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$395

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

Cancun

Sun 3/15

3:54 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$402

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops18h 38m

Cancun

Mon 3/16

10:08 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$411

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

11:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop27h 33m

Cancun

Sat 3/14

9:53 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$413

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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 $509.

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 $595 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 $494 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 5h 30m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cancún. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Cancún.
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  • 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 5h 30m, 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.

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  • 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.

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AeromexicoPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,577 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $398Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,180 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $438Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,266 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,274 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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