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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $197

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6:10 am - 12:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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3:20 pm - 9:55 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$540Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:10 am - 12:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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3:20 pm - 9:55 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$540Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:00 am - 2:34 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
7h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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12:30 pm - 9:36 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
9h 06m1 stop Philadelphia
$560American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:00 am - 9:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
14h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:25 pm - 11:57 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
9h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$560American Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
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5:45 am - 1:28 amDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
18h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Mexico City Benito Juarez
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4:30 pm - 10:29 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$561Aeromexico
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 17
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2:34 pm - 10:37 amDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
20h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Mexico City Benito Juarez
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7:41 pm - 10:26 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
26h 45m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$562Aeromexico
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:15 am - 1:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:39 am - 2:20 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
6h 41m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$564United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 17
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6:00 am - 2:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
7h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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8:00 am - 6:05 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
11h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$564Delta
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:30 am - 3:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
9h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:21 am - 10:34 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
12h 13m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$564Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:15 am - 12:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
5h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:43 pm - 10:15 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
8h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$568United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

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Aeromexico flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Aeromexico deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Aeromexico
Jan 20
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
18h 43m
2 stops
CUN1:28 amCancun
Feb 17
CUN4:30 pmCancun
6h 59m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$561
Aeromexico
Sep 23
DSM2:34 pmDes Moines
20h 03m
2 stops
CUN10:37 amCancun
Sep 30
CUN7:41 pmCancun
26h 45m
2 stops
DSM10:26 pmDes Moines
$562
Aeromexico
Sep 9
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
11h 49m
2 stops
CUN6:49 pmCancun
Sep 16
CUN3:20 pmCancun
7h 06m
1 stop
DSM10:26 pmDes Moines
$563

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 29
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN12:10 pmCancun
Oct 7
CUN3:20 pmCancun
6h 35m
1 stop
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$540
Southwest
Dec 1
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
12h 45m
2 stops
CUN7:45 pmCancun
Dec 8
CUN12:35 pmCancun
10h 25m
2 stops
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
$545
Southwest
Oct 25
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 45m
2 stops
CUN2:15 pmCancun
Oct 30
CUN11:00 amCancun
10h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$558

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Wed 10/7

3:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$540

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Tue 10/6

3:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$540

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

12:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$560

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-9:17 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Cancun

Fri 11/13

3:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$560

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

5:45 am-1:28 am

2 stops18h 43m

Cancun

Wed 2/17

4:30 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$561

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

2:34 pm-10:37 am

2 stops20h 03m

Cancun

Wed 9/30

7:41 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$562

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

6:15 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Cancun

Wed 2/17

8:39 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$564

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Wed 11/25

8:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$564

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

5:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Cancun

Tue 12/8

11:21 am-10:34 pm

2 stops12h 13m

$564

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

6:15 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Cancun

Wed 9/30

1:43 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$568

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $567 to $902.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $540.

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 $553.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines 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 $652 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 $597 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 47m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 5h 47m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Cancún

  • 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 47m, 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.

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

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Cancún

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Free Cancellation
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,472 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $465Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,502 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $466Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,923 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $470Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,112 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,219 reviews
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