Playa del Carmen

$204+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 May 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/32:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:59 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/292:26 pm
DSM
-
CUN
2 stops33h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:59 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/32:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/153:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/12:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/83:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/32:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 32m
Frontier
Tue 7/143:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$441
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/12:16 pm
DSM
-
CUN
2 stops33h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:59 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/292:26 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/153:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
2 stops24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$446
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/292:26 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Tue 7/143:35 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop21h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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
-
CUN
1 stop16h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:59 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$457

Find 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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$204
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$622
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Cancun flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

6:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Cancun

Tue 7/14

8:00 am-10:13 am

2 stops26h 13m

$533

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

6:08 am-8:25 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Cancun

Wed 7/15

12:30 pm-10:13 am

2 stops21h 43m

$533
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

6:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Cancun

Wed 7/8

2:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$568

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

7:25 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Cancun

Fri 11/13

8:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$573

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

5:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$583

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:32 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Cancun

Sat 8/29

8:05 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$583

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

11:04 am-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Cancun

Tue 9/29

2:00 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$593

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

2:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Wed 10/7

8:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$593

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

7:15 am-8:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Cancun

Sat 7/18

8:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$598
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

2:16 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$204

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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 May 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

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.

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

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. 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.

  • 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$276Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$397Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$444Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$457Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$569Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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