How long does it take to fly to Cancún?

Flight times from Iowa to Cancún vary, but if you’re flying out of Des Moines and flying into Cancún (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 6h 05m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Cancún is flying from Cedar Rapids to Cancún, which will take roughly 7h 03m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Cancun?

American Airlines, Aeromexico, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Cancun

What airlines fly to Cancún?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cancún from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cancún. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Cancún on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport is 5 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa 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 Iowa to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:04 am - 3:15 pmMLI-CUN

8h 11m1 stop

7:50 am - 9:32 pmCUN-MLI

13h 42m1 stop

$308American Airlines

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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5

5:05 am - 2:59 pmOMA-CUN

9h 54m1 stop

7:45 am - 5:53 pmCUN-OMA

10h 08m1 stop

$308American Airlines

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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14

5:15 am - 2:20 pmOMA-CUN

9h 05m1 stop

8:00 am - 12:04 amCUN-OMA

16h 04m1 stop

$355Aeromexico

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Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 19

6:00 am - 8:20 pmMLI-CUN

14h 20m1 stop

12:40 pm - 10:48 pmCUN-MLI

10h 08m1 stop

$356Delta

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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 4

5:15 am - 2:10 pmOMA-CUN

8h 55m1 stop

12:30 pm - 10:57 pmCUN-OMA

10h 27m1 stop

$360Aeromexico

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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 6

5:57 am - 2:10 pmCID-CUN

8h 13m1 stop

3:10 pm - 10:55 pmCUN-CID

7h 45m1 stop

$360Delta

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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10

7:49 am - 2:28 pmSUX-CUN

6h 39m1 stop

12:20 pm - 10:57 pmCUN-SUX

10h 37m1 stop

$364United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

7:49 am - 7:20 pmSUX-CUN

11h 31m2 stops

12:20 pm - 10:57 pmCUN-SUX

10h 37m1 stop

$369United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24

6:50 pm - 8:11 amDSM-CUN

13h 21m1 stop

1:38 pm - 10:51 amCUN-DSM

21h 13m1 stop

$375

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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 1

6:50 pm - 8:11 amDSM-CUN

13h 21m1 stop

1:38 pm - 10:51 amCUN-DSM

21h 13m1 stop

$376

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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 1

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Cancún

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American Airlines

Nov 8

CID6:44 pmCedar Rapids

15h 59m

1 stop

CUN11:43 amCancun

Nov 12

CUN3:25 pmCancun

8h 45m

1 stop

CID11:10 pmCedar Rapids

$308

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American Airlines

Sep 1

MLI7:04 amMoline Quad-City

8h 11m

1 stop

CUN3:15 pmCancun

Sep 5

CUN11:40 amCancun

10h 45m

2 stops

MLI10:25 pmMoline Quad-City

$312

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American Airlines

Sep 1

OMA7:33 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

15h 22m

1 stop

CUN10:55 amCancun

Sep 8

CUN7:50 amCancun

15h 32m

1 stop

OMA11:22 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$336

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Delta flights from Iowa to Cancún

Our best Delta deals on Iowa to Cancún flight tickets

Delta

Sep 1

MLI6:00 amMoline Quad-City

14h 20m

1 stop

CUN8:20 pmCancun

Sep 4

CUN12:40 pmCancun

10h 08m

1 stop

MLI10:48 pmMoline Quad-City

$356

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Delta

Sep 5

CID5:57 amCedar Rapids

8h 13m

1 stop

CUN2:10 pmCancun

Sep 10

CUN3:10 pmCancun

7h 45m

1 stop

CID10:55 pmCedar Rapids

$360

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Delta

Oct 4

OMA8:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

12h 15m

1 stop

CUN8:15 pmCancun

Oct 11

CUN11:12 amCancun

11h 31m

2 stops

OMA10:43 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$364

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MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/1

7:04 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Cancun

Fri 9/5

7:50 am-9:32 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$308

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/6

5:05 am-2:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Cancun

Tue 10/14

7:45 am-5:53 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$308

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/14

5:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Cancun

Fri 9/19

8:00 am-12:04 am

1 stop16h 04m

$355

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cancun

Thu 9/4

12:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$356

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/2

5:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$360

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/5

5:57 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Cancun

Wed 9/10

3:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$360

Sioux CityCancún

SUX - CUN

SUXCUN

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Wed 9/17

7:49 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Cancun

Wed 9/24

12:20 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$364

Sioux CityCancún

SUX - CUN

SUXCUN

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Wed 9/17

7:49 am-7:20 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Cancun

Wed 9/24

12:20 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$369

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

6:50 pm-8:11 am

1 stop13h 21m

Cancun

Sat 11/1

1:38 pm-10:51 am

1 stop21h 13m

$375

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

6:50 pm-8:11 am

1 stop13h 21m

Cancun

Sat 11/1

1:38 pm-10:51 am

1 stop21h 13m

$376

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in November, then you should wait until January to fly from Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $531.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $576 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from Iowa for as low as $503 on momondo.

Cheap Iowa to Cancún flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$147
Fastest flight time	5h 44m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cancún	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cancún from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $147. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $308.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Cancún takes 5h 44m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to Cancún. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cedar Rapids Airport - Cancun Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - Cancun Airport and Waterloo Airport - Cancun Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cancún: Cancun (CUN)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Cancun Airport is 5 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa 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 Iowa to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Cancún

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,718 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Delta	PriceFrom $346	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $460	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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