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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $198

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9:20 am - 8:11 amDSM-CUN
22h 51m1 stop
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9:09 am - 8:29 amCUN-DSM
23h 20m1 stop
$376
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ج, أكتوبر 3 - ج, أكتوبر 10
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9:20 am - 11:08 amDSM-CUN
25h 48m2 stops
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9:09 am - 8:29 amCUN-DSM
23h 20m1 stop
$391
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ج, أكتوبر 3 - ج, أكتوبر 10
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10:54 am - 8:04 amDSM-CUN
21h 10m1 stop
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10:15 am - 10:35 amCUN-DSM
25h 20m1 stop
$401
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ج, أكتوبر 31 - خ, نوفمبر 6
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10:50 am - 8:20 pmDSM-CUN
9h 30m1 stop
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7:51 am - 10:28 pmCUN-DSM
14h 37m1 stop
$411
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ث, أكتوبر 7 - ث, أكتوبر 14
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6:12 pm - 9:56 amDSM-CUN
15h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 10:28 pmCUN-DSM
11h 43m1 stop
$422American Airlines
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س, أكتوبر 4 - س, أكتوبر 11
Delta Logo
2:13 pm - 8:20 pmDSM-CUN
6h 07m1 stop
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8:10 am - 10:30 pmCUN-DSM
14h 20m2 stops
$424Delta
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ث, أكتوبر 7 - ث, أكتوبر 14
Delta Logo
10:20 am - 8:15 pmDSM-CUN
9h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 8:35 pmCUN-DSM
12h 35m2 stops
$428Delta
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ث, سبتمبر 30 - خ, أكتوبر 23
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:00 amDSM-CUN
6h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 11:16 pmCUN-DSM
11h 31m2 stops
$429American Airlines
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ث, أكتوبر 7 - ث, أكتوبر 14
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:20 pmDSM-CUN
13h 05m1 stop
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7:51 am - 10:28 pmCUN-DSM
14h 37m1 stop
$507United Airlines
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ر, أكتوبر 8 - ر, أكتوبر 15
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8:00 am - 3:35 pmDSM-CUN
6h 35m1 stop
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3:18 pm - 9:50 pmCUN-DSM
7h 32m1 stop
$526United Airlines
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ن, يناير 5 - ن, يناير 12

Delta flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Delta
Oct 7
DSM2:13 pmDes Moines
6h 07m
1 stop
CUN8:20 pmCancun
Oct 14
CUN8:10 amCancun
14h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$424
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Delta
Sep 30
DSM10:20 amDes Moines
9h 55m
2 stops
CUN8:15 pmCancun
Oct 23
CUN8:00 amCancun
12h 35m
2 stops
DSM8:35 pmDes Moines
$428
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Delta
Oct 7
DSM10:50 amDes Moines
9h 30m
1 stop
CUN8:20 pmCancun
Oct 11
CUN8:10 amCancun
14h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$469
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 8
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
13h 05m
1 stop
CUN7:20 pmCancun
Oct 15
CUN7:51 amCancun
14h 37m
1 stop
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$507
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United Airlines
Jan 5
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
CUN3:35 pmCancun
Jan 12
CUN3:18 pmCancun
7h 32m
1 stop
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$526
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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 أغسطس 24, 2025.
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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ج 10/3

9:20 am-8:11 am

1 stop22h 51m

Cancun

ج 10/10

9:09 am-8:29 am

1 stop23h 20m

$376

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ج 10/3

9:20 am-11:08 am

2 stops25h 48m

Cancun

ج 10/10

9:09 am-8:29 am

1 stop23h 20m

$391

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ج 10/31

10:54 am-8:04 am

1 stop21h 10m

Cancun

خ 11/6

10:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop25h 20m

$401

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ث 10/7

10:50 am-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Cancun

ث 10/14

7:51 am-10:28 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$411

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

س 10/4

6:12 pm-9:56 am

1 stop15h 44m

Cancun

س 10/11

10:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$422

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ث 10/7

2:13 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Cancun

ث 10/14

8:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$424

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ث 9/30

10:20 am-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Cancun

خ 10/23

8:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$428

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ث 10/7

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

ث 10/14

11:45 am-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$429

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ر 10/8

6:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Cancun

ر 10/15

7:51 am-10:28 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$507

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ن 1/5

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

ن 1/12

3:18 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$526

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Cancún

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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 $533.

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 $582 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 $506 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Des Moines to Cancún flights are approximately 63% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Cancún

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

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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 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 $350Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,713 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,980 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $456Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $460Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,247 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $467Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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