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$200+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Playa del Carmen, 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
jun. 28 — jul. 51
sáb. 6/28
sáb. 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated junio 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$397
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$200
(Gotogate)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$649
From Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/12:14 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop5h 54mDelta
mié. 10/158:15 amCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/23$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/147:15 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops17h 22mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/211:42 pmCUN - DSM
3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$411
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/48:38 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop19h 42mFrontier
jue. 7/103:25 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/23$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
sáb. 12/65:51 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop16h 04mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/124:10 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/22$439
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/77:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop6h 01mAeromexico
jue. 8/148:00 amCUN - DSM
1 stop14h 39mAeromexico
Deal found 6/23$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/56:02 amDSM - CUN
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/1211:08 amCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/22$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/206:00 amDSM - CUN
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
dom. 7/271:05 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/21$603

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen 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 junio 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dom. 9/14

6:15 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Cancun

vie. 9/19

1:43 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$397

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

jue. 8/14

7:15 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Cancun

jue. 8/21

1:42 pm-8:41 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$411

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

vie. 7/4

8:38 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Cancun

jue. 7/10

3:25 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$417

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dom. 8/17

5:25 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Cancun

vie. 8/22

5:56 am-10:39 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$460

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

5:11 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Cancun

sáb. 9/27

2:14 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$465

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

jue. 8/7

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Cancun

jue. 8/14

8:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$466

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dom. 7/20

6:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Cancun

dom. 7/27

1:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 00m

$603

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

vie. 8/15

7:00 am-9:23 am

2 stops26h 23m

Cancun

dom. 8/24

11:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$3,607

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

vie. 8/8

7:33 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 47m

$200

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

jue. 8/7

3:44 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$226

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Deals found on 6/20

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen 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 PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 23, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated junio 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,717 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,831 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 5 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $200. Delta flights start at $227 while deals on Aeromexico start at $249 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. 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 junio 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$350Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$397Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$458Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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