How long is the flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in about 6h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. The distance between Des Moines and Playa del Carmen is about 1470 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $199. Delta flights start at $240 while deals on United Airlines start at $254 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen.

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.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Des Moines to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $492 and $767 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $364 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 22-Jan 29).

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Sun 12/145:43 pmDSM - CUN

1 stop17h 47mDelta

Fri 12/1912:13 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$429

Mon 12/155:34 amDSM - CUN

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Sat 12/202:56 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$474

Sun 12/146:50 amDSM - CUN

2 stops13h 30mDelta

Sun 12/2111:25 amCUN - DSM

2 stops10h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$478

Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - CUN

1 stop19h 43mFrontier

Mon 12/294:58 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop21h 42mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$507

Thu 12/186:00 amDSM - CUN

1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/204:51 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$519

Tue 12/235:30 amDSM - CUN

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:30 amCUN - DSM

2 stops9h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$529

Thu 12/255:30 amDSM - CUN

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:15 amCUN - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$568

Best flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Wed 2/411:26 amDSM - CUN

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Tue 2/1011:18 amCUN - DSM

2 stops12h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$435

Sun 2/88:10 amDSM - CUN

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/132:44 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$435

Tue 1/276:54 amDSM - CUN

2 stops10h 53mDelta

Tue 2/311:15 amCUN - DSM

2 stops12h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$435

Mon 1/126:54 amDSM - CUN

1 stop7h 21mDelta

Thu 1/293:00 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$435

Tue 2/36:54 amDSM - CUN

2 stops10h 53mDelta

Tue 2/108:00 amCUN - DSM

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$435

Tue 2/246:50 amDSM - CUN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Wed 2/254:45 pmCUN - DSM

2 stops23h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

Sun 2/225:15 pmDSM - CUN

2 stops17h 35mDelta

Wed 2/258:00 amCUN - DSM

2 stops13h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

Sun 2/226:19 amDSM - CUN

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Fri 2/273:13 pmCUN - DSM

2 stops19h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

Sun 2/226:19 amDSM - CUN

2 stops13h 52mDelta

Thu 2/265:45 pmCUN - DSM

2 stops17h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

Tue 2/246:19 amDSM - CUN

2 stops9h 26mDelta

Thu 2/265:45 pmCUN - DSM

2 stops17h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$440

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Thu 1/222:58 pmDSM - CUN

3 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/291:21 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$364

Tue 1/275:51 pmDSM - CUN

1 stop19h 31mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/32:35 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$384

Tue 1/276:54 amDSM - CUN

1 stop8h 31mAeromexico

Tue 2/33:13 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop8h 16mAeromexico

Deal found 12/13

$391

Wed 1/2811:26 amDSM - CUN

1 stop8h 45mAeromexico

Wed 2/48:38 amCUN - DSM

2 stops14h 51mAeromexico

Deal found 12/13

$378

Thu 1/292:58 pmDSM - CUN

2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/51:21 pmCUN - DSM

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$395

One-way flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
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Sun 2/156:27 pmDSM - CUN

1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$155

Wed 1/287:40 amDSM - CUN

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$202

Sun 2/153:32 pmDSM - CUN

1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$204

Sun 2/155:24 amDSM - CUN

2 stops17h 06mAeromexico

Deal found 12/14

$205

Sun 1/256:54 amDSM - CUN

1 stop8h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$207

Mon 2/236:55 pmDSM - CUN

2 stops17h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$262

Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - CUN

2 stops13h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$360

Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - CUN

3 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$550

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DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:26 am-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

11:18 am-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$435

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DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

8:10 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Cancun

Fri 2/13

2:44 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$435

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:54 am-6:47 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Cancun

Tue 2/3

11:15 am-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$435

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DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

6:54 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

3:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$435

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

6:54 am-6:47 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$435

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:50 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

4:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$440

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:15 pm-11:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$440

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Cancun

Fri 2/27

3:13 pm-10:09 am

2 stops19h 56m

$440

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-9:11 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Cancun

Thu 2/26

5:45 pm-10:17 am

2 stops17h 32m

$440

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:19 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Cancun

Thu 2/26

5:45 pm-10:17 am

2 stops17h 32m

$440

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

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,637 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,052 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?
Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in about 6h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. The distance between Des Moines and Playa del Carmen is about 1470 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $199. Delta flights start at $240 while deals on United Airlines start at $254 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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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Delta	Cheapest$398	Average$640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Aeromexico	Cheapest$410	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$439	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$457	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$547	Average$694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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