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$211+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$451
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$211
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$542
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/122:15 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop6h 05mAeromexico
mar. 5/208:00 amCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/126:30 amDSM - CUN
2 stops13h 50mDelta
mar. 5/208:00 amCUN - DSM
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/28$457
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/135:19 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops14h 53mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/2012:31 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/127:21 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop18h 29mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/1912:05 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/128:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/187:51 amCUN - DSM
1 stop14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$565
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/76:20 amDSM - CUN
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
dom. 10/122:40 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$571
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/138:07 amDSM - CUN
2 stops30h 33mAvianca
dom. 5/1812:45 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops33h 07mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$971
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/1511:04 amDSM - CUN
2 stops31h 31mLATAM Airlines
dom. 10/191:20 amCUN - DSM
2 stops32h 58mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,961

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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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cancún that are best for you.

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Price

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

lun. 5/12

2:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

mar. 5/20

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$453

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

lun. 5/12

6:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Cancun

mar. 5/20

8:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$457

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

vie. 6/13

5:19 pm-8:12 am

2 stops14h 53m

Cancun

vie. 6/20

12:31 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$460

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

jue. 6/12

7:21 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Cancun

jue. 6/19

12:05 pm-12:06 am

1 stop12h 01m

$476

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

lun. 5/12

8:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Cancun

dom. 5/18

7:51 am-10:45 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$565

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mar. 10/7

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

dom. 10/12

2:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$571

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mar. 5/13

8:07 am-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Cancun

dom. 5/18

12:45 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops33h 07m

$971

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

11:04 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Cancun

dom. 10/19

1:20 am-10:18 am

2 stops32h 58m

$2,961

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

lun. 5/5

2:28 pm-11:10 am

1 stop20h 42m

$211

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dom. 5/4

5:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

$351

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Cancún in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Cancún is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Cancún. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Cancún flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated abril 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Cancún, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and LATAM Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($453), American Airlines ($476), and Aeromexico ($497) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Cancún. Delta is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Cancún

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$350Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$411Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$451Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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