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7:42 pm - 9:57 amDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
14h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:20 am - 11:07 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
15h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$562American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:14 am - 1:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
7h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:07 am - 10:43 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
11h 36m1 stop Philadelphia
$562American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 3:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:38 am - 10:29 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
14h 51m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$568Delta
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 3:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 10:29 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
8h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$568Delta
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:15 pm - 11:39 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
9h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
$570United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Mar 24
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8:00 am - 3:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:42 pm - 11:16 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$570United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
Aeromexico Logo
5:20 am - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
14h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Aeromexico Logo
9:31 pm - 6:06 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
21h 35m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$570Aeromexico
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 5:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
10h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 11:30 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$575Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
6h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 11:30 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
$575Southwest
Mon, Dec 14 - Fri, Dec 18
Aeromexico Logo
6:45 am - 3:21 pmDSM  Des Moines-CUN Cancun
7h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Aeromexico Logo
8:15 am - 2:13 pmCUN  Cancun-DSM Des Moines
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$589Aeromexico
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

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American Airlines
Nov 8
DSM7:37 pmDes Moines
14h 21m
1 stop
CUN10:58 amCancun
Nov 13
CUN4:00 pmCancun
17h 46m
1 stop
DSM8:46 amDes Moines
$562
American Airlines
Nov 8
DSM7:37 pmDes Moines
13h 59m
2 stops
CUN10:36 amCancun
Nov 13
CUN4:00 pmCancun
17h 46m
1 stop
DSM8:46 amDes Moines
$567
American Airlines
Nov 30
DSM7:06 amDes Moines
6h 19m
1 stop
CUN2:25 pmCancun
Dec 9
CUN3:11 pmCancun
8h 54m
1 stop
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
$570

Aeromexico flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Aeromexico deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Aeromexico
Dec 4
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
14h 48m
1 stop
CUN9:08 pmCancun
Dec 11
CUN12:13 pmCancun
6h 53m
1 stop
DSM6:06 pmDes Moines
$588
Aeromexico
Dec 4
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
14h 48m
1 stop
CUN9:08 pmCancun
Dec 11
CUN12:13 pmCancun
6h 53m
1 stop
DSM6:06 pmDes Moines
$589
Aeromexico
Nov 13
DSM11:36 amDes Moines
8h 19m
1 stop
CUN8:55 pmCancun
Nov 17
CUN6:33 pmCancun
20h 40m
2 stops
DSM2:13 pmDes Moines
$595

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DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

7:42 pm-9:57 am

1 stop14h 15m

Cancun

Tue 10/27

7:20 am-11:07 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$562

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:14 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Cancun

Fri 10/30

11:07 am-10:43 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$562

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 2/10

8:38 am-10:29 pm

2 stops14h 51m

$568

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 2/10

3:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$568

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 12/9

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Cancun

Wed 3/24

2:15 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$570
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Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Cancun

Tue 1/12

4:42 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$570

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

5:20 am-9:08 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

9:31 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$570

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Cancun

Wed 11/25

2:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$575

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Fri 12/18

2:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$575

Des MoinesCancún

DSM Des Moines - CUN Cancun

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

6:45 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Cancun

Tue 11/17

8:15 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$589

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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 January to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $567.

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 $587 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$229

Fastest flight time

6h 00m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cancún from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $229. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $562.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 6h 00m
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 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?

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AeromexicoPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,459 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $465Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,554 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $466Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,045 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $473Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,191 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,195 reviews
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