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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $204

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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
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3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$414Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$434Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$454Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:06 pm - 11:19 pm
CUN
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DSM
32h 13m
2 stops
$458Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
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CUN
22h 30m
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12:35 pm - 8:39 pm
CUN
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DSM
8h 04m
1 stop
$472Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
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CUN
22h 30m
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8:27 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
41h 07m
2 stops
$481Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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2:19 pm - 11:58 pm
DSM
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CUN
33h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$489Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:06 pm - 11:19 pm
CUN
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DSM
32h 13m
2 stops
$493Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$494Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
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3:06 pm - 11:19 pm
CUN
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DSM
32h 13m
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$496Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Delta
Nov 8
DSM6:54 pmDes Moines
16h 36m
1 stop
CUN12:30 pmCancun
Nov 12
CUN8:00 amCancun
15h 29m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$517
Delta
Nov 7
DSM12:25 pmDes Moines
23h 00m
2 stops
CUN12:25 pmCancun
Nov 10
CUN7:00 amCancun
16h 29m
2 stops
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$522
Delta
Nov 8
DSM11:04 amDes Moines
9h 11m
1 stop
CUN9:15 pmCancun
Nov 13
CUN4:35 pmCancun
6h 54m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$567

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 13
DSM7:35 pmDes Moines
14h 56m
2 stops
CUN10:31 amCancun
Aug 20
CUN11:31 amCancun
11h 59m
2 stops
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
$521
American Airlines
Nov 18
DSM6:39 amDes Moines
8h 33m
1 stop
CUN4:12 pmCancun
Nov 25
CUN3:54 pmCancun
18h 00m
1 stop
DSM8:54 amDes Moines
$529
American Airlines
Aug 13
DSM7:35 pmDes Moines
15h 32m
1 stop
CUN11:07 amCancun
Aug 20
CUN8:00 amCancun
10h 55m
1 stop
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
$566

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

3:31 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$414

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/21

3:31 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$434

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

3:31 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$454

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Wed 8/12

3:06 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$458
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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Wed 8/12

12:35 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$472

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Wed 8/12

8:27 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops41h 07m

$481

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:19 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops33h 39m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

3:31 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$489

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Wed 8/12

3:06 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$493

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

3:31 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$494

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:19 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Wed 8/12

3:06 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$496

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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 $547.

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 $643 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 $539 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 16m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 5h 16m
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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 16m, 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
1,481 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $398Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,453 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $444Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,766 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $470Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,908 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,246 reviews
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