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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $179

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Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 12:08 pm
DSM
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CUN
21h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$401Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
21h 48m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$413Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:03 am
DSM
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CUN
28h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$450Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 16
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:48 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
46h 30m
2 stops
$456Frontier
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:48 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:01 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
46h 30m
2 stops
$457Frontier
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 2:25 pm
DSM
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CUN
24h 06m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$471Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:00 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:33 pm
CUN
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DSM
10h 33m
1 stop
$488American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 1:53 pm
DSM
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CUN
17h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 11:58 pm
CUN
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DSM
12h 25m
2 stops
$493American Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 11:58 pm
DSM
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CUN
33h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$496Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 2
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:48 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 56m
1 stop
$497Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 2

Delta flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Delta
Jul 1
DSM11:42 amDes Moines
8h 43m
1 stop
CUN8:25 pmCancun
Jul 8
CUN2:10 pmCancun
8h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$528
Delta
Aug 14
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
12h 36m
2 stops
CUN7:31 pmCancun
Aug 19
CUN12:30 pmCancun
10h 07m
1 stop
DSM10:37 pmDes Moines
$533
Delta
Jun 23
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN8:25 pmCancun
Jun 30
CUN8:00 amCancun
12h 41m
2 stops
DSM8:41 pmDes Moines
$573

Aeromexico flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Aeromexico deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Aeromexico
Jun 24
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN8:25 pmCancun
Jul 1
CUN12:36 pmCancun
8h 05m
1 stop
DSM8:41 pmDes Moines
$529
Aeromexico
Jun 24
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
CUN8:25 pmCancun
Jul 1
CUN12:36 pmCancun
8h 05m
1 stop
DSM8:41 pmDes Moines
$536
Aeromexico
Jun 24
DSM11:28 amDes Moines
8h 57m
1 stop
CUN8:25 pmCancun
Jul 1
CUN8:00 amCancun
14h 31m
1 stop
DSM10:31 pmDes Moines
$551

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

2:19 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Cancun

Thu 8/20

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$401

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

2:16 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Cancun

Thu 6/11

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$413

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-10:03 am

2 stops28h 03m

Cancun

Tue 6/16

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$450

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

2:16 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Cancun

Wed 7/1

3:01 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$456

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

2:16 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Cancun

Wed 7/1

3:01 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$457

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

2:19 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Cancun

Thu 8/20

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$471
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

7:13 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 47m

Cancun

Wed 7/22

8:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$488

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

8:43 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Cancun

Wed 7/22

11:33 am-11:58 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$493

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 6/26

2:16 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops33h 42m

Cancun

Thu 7/2

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$496

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 6/26

2:16 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Cancun

Thu 7/2

3:35 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$497

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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 $519.

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 $619 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 $497 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

6h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 6h 00m
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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 6h 00m, 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
1,515 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,454 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $444Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,670 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,700 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,298 reviews
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