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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $125

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American Airlines Logo
7:32 am - 1:47 pmDSM-CUN
6h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:01 amCUN-DSM
18h 02m1 stop
$324American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Aeromexico Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pmDSM-CUN
6h 00m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 am - 5:45 pmCUN-DSM
9h 45m1 stop
$339Aeromexico
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Delta Logo
2:14 pm - 9:02 pmDSM-CUN
5h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 5:39 pmCUN-DSM
6h 29m1 stop
$368Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 4
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 11:00 amDSM-CUN
16h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 5:39 pmCUN-DSM
10h 29m1 stop
$373Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Dec 5
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1:59 pm - 9:50 amDSM-CUN
19h 51m2 stops
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9:14 am - 5:48 pmCUN-DSM
32h 34m3 stops
Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 14
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1:59 pm - 9:50 amDSM-CUN
19h 51m2 stops
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9:14 am - 11:27 pmCUN-DSM
14h 13m2 stops
Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 4:20 pmDSM-CUN
20h 47m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:25 pm - 6:48 pmCUN-DSM
27h 23m1 stop
$424Frontier
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Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 4:20 pmDSM-CUN
20h 47m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:25 pm - 6:48 pmCUN-DSM
27h 23m1 stop
$425Frontier
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Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:33 pmDSM-CUN
6h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 10:28 pmCUN-DSM
14h 37m1 stop
$458United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:20 pmDSM-CUN
13h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 11:56 pmCUN-DSM
16h 05m2 stops
$463United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14

Aeromexico flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Aeromexico deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Aeromexico
Aug 20
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN1:00 pmCancun
Aug 27
CUN8:00 amCancun
9h 45m
1 stop
DSM5:45 pmDes Moines
Aeromexico
Aug 20
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN1:00 pmCancun
Aug 27
CUN12:40 pmCancun
10h 03m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
Aeromexico
Aug 20
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
18h 12m
2 stops
CUN1:12 amCancun
Aug 27
CUN12:40 pmCancun
10h 03m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines

Delta flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Delta
Nov 24
DSM2:14 pmDes Moines
5h 48m
1 stop
CUN9:02 pmCancun
Dec 4
CUN12:10 pmCancun
6h 29m
1 stop
DSM5:39 pmDes Moines
Delta
Nov 24
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
16h 35m
2 stops
CUN11:00 amCancun
Dec 5
CUN8:10 amCancun
10h 29m
1 stop
DSM5:39 pmDes Moines
Delta
Nov 26
DSM2:14 pmDes Moines
5h 48m
1 stop
CUN9:02 pmCancun
Dec 3
CUN12:10 pmCancun
6h 29m
1 stop
DSM5:39 pmDes Moines

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Cancún?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in January, then you should wait until November to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $530.

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 $576 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 $499 on momondo.

How have Des Moines to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Des Moines to Cancún flights are approximately 47% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Best Price Found

$125

Fastest flight time

5h 43m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cancún

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cancún from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $125. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $324.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 5h 43m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cancún. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - Cancun Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cancún: Cancun (CUN)

  • 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 48m, 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

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AeromexicoPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,719 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,958 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $449Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,843 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $460Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,253 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $470Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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