Mexico

$187+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEX
May 29 — Jun 51
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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 April 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop16h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/410:30 am
CUN
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DSM
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$393
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop21h 48m
Frontier
Tue 6/23:39 pm
CUN
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DSM
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/82:16 pm
DSM
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MEX
1 stop28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/1510:45 pm
MEX
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DSM
2 stops37h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 6/113:37 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop17h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/183:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/244:41 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop16h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:31 pm
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops33h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$441
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:16 pm
DSM
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MTY
1 stop28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/197:35 pm
MTY
-
DSM
2 stops50h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$443
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:16 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Sun 8/303:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop16h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/37:00 am
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$455
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
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CUN
1 stop22h 32m
Frontier
Tue 6/93:01 pm
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops22h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
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MEX
1 stop28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/1710:40 pm
MEX
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DSM
2 stops37h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$459
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
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GDL
1 stop27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/175:30 pm
GDL
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DSM
2 stops43h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/12:16 pm
DSM
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MEX
1 stop28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/76:20 am
MEX
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DSM
2 stops40h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$468

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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$582
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Mexico City Benito Juarez flights.
From Des Moines to Mexico
One-way flight from Des Moines to Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($147 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 April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Mexico 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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Mexico that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMexico City

DSM - MEX

DSMMEX

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

2:16 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 6/15

10:45 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$425

Des MoinesMonterrey

DSM - MTY

DSMMTY

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

2:16 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop28h 49m

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

Mon 6/15

12:05 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$475

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

2:16 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Cancun

Mon 6/15

9:10 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$525

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

10:26 am-8:16 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

9:18 am-10:32 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$554

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

10:24 am-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Cancun

Wed 6/17

8:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$572

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

11:57 am-8:16 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Cancun

Wed 5/20

8:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$579

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

5:00 am-12:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 8/27

1:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$592

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Cancun

Sat 8/29

8:30 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 56m

$593

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

5:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Cancun

Tue 6/16

11:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$597

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Cancun

Thu 6/4

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$597

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

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Mexico. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Mexico (average of $192). Flying from Des Moines to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 April 29, 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Mexico in just under 9h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1504 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Mexico (average of $192). Flying from Des Moines to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$276Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$379Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$397Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$569Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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