Mexico

$194+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Mexico

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEX
Apr 25 — May 21
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Mexico

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Tue 5/123:39 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$261
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/62:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop21h 48m
Frontier
Sun 5/103:39 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 5/55:00 am
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop9h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 5/123:01 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 5/65:44 am
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1312:10 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop10h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$368
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:44 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop5h 31m
Aeromexico
Wed 5/1312:45 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 47m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/21$379
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:44 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop5h 31m
Aeromexico
Tue 5/123:02 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop7h 30m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/21$382
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Fri 4/310:13 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/22:38 pm
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop24h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 5/711:32 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop10h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/31:37 pm
DSM
-
MEX
1 stop9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/164:10 pm
MEX
-
DSM
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/92:39 pm
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop24h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1611:32 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop10h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:14 pm
DSM
-
MEX
1 stop22h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/48:40 am
MEX
-
DSM
1 stop9h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$423
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:57 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops12h 21m
Aeromexico
Fri 5/1512:35 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop7h 57m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/24$426

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Expedia)

One-way from

$194
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$549
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Mexico
One-way flight from Des Moines to Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

8:03 pm-11:48 am

1 stop16h 45m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 5/15

12:48 pm-8:26 am

1 stop18h 38m

$428

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 5/6

6:03 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$450
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:33 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Cancun

Fri 5/15

1:45 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$451

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

11:57 am-8:16 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Cancun

Wed 5/20

6:03 am-5:53 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$451

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

6:15 am-8:16 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Cancun

Thu 5/28

8:08 am-10:32 pm

2 stops14h 24m

$456

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

10:26 am-8:16 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

8:00 am-10:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$457

Des MoinesMexico City

DSM - MEX

DSMMEX

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

10:14 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 46m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 5/4

8:40 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$468

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

11:51 am-10:28 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 5/7

6:07 am-10:32 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$477

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

11:51 am-10:47 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 5/12

8:48 am-10:32 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$477

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

6:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 6/10

1:44 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 43m

$482

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Mexico

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Mexico (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico. 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 Mexico. Reviews last updated March 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Mexico have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Mexico?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Mexico. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Mexico?

    American Airlines, Aeromexico, and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Mexico in just under 12h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1572 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Mexico?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Mexico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Mexico?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Mexico.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Mexico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Mexico 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 Mexico?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Mexico (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 Mexico

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Mexico. 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$276Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$379Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$397Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$569Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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