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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from $198

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8:23 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
15h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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8:23 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
15h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$305Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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8:23 pm - 2:29 pm
DSM
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CUN
18h 06m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$307Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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2:16 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
21h 48m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$331Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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8:23 pm - 2:29 pm
DSM
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CUN
18h 06m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$350Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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8:23 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
15h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$352Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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8:23 pm - 2:29 pm
DSM
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CUN
18h 06m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$354Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
15h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:39 pm - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
21h 52m
1 stop
$355Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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5:00 am - 2:55 pm
DSM
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CUN
9h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 11:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
8h 15m
1 stop
$363American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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2:16 pm - 12:04 pm
DSM
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CUN
21h 48m
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11:05 am - 1:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
50h 26m
2 stops
$369Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
Frontier
May 4
DSM8:23 pmDes Moines
15h 41m
1 stop
CUN12:04 pmCancun
May 12
CUN3:39 pmCancun
21h 52m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
$261
Frontier
May 4
DSM8:23 pmDes Moines
15h 41m
1 stop
CUN12:04 pmCancun
May 12
CUN3:39 pmCancun
21h 52m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
$305
Frontier
May 4
DSM8:23 pmDes Moines
18h 06m
2 stops
CUN2:29 pmCancun
May 12
CUN3:39 pmCancun
21h 52m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
$307

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cancún flight tickets
American Airlines
May 5
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
9h 55m
1 stop
CUN2:55 pmCancun
May 12
CUN3:01 pmCancun
8h 15m
1 stop
DSM11:16 pmDes Moines
$363
American Airlines
May 8
DSM7:05 pmDes Moines
16h 00m
1 stop
CUN11:05 amCancun
May 15
CUN1:41 pmCancun
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM10:18 pmDes Moines
$393
American Airlines
May 16
DSM7:05 pmDes Moines
16h 52m
1 stop
CUN11:57 amCancun
May 20
CUN3:55 pmCancun
8h 04m
1 stop
DSM11:59 pmDes Moines
$423

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$261

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$305

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$307

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

2:16 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Cancun

Sun 5/10

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$331

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$350

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$352

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$354

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:39 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$355
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:01 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$363

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:16 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Cancun

Mon 5/18

11:05 am-1:31 pm

2 stops50h 26m

$369

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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 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 $597 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 $494 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

5h 31m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cancún takes 5h 31m
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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 5h 31m, 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.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Cancún

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Free Cancellation
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,557 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,350 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $422Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,517 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,500 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,334 reviews
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