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$167+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$355
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$519
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:10 amOMA - CUN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Fri 11/144:34 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/27$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:36 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:36 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$367
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:10 amOMA - CUN
1 stop9h 24mAeromexico
Thu 11/131:32 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop11h 42mAeromexico
Deal found 10/28$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:15 amOMA - CUN
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/184:51 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/262:00 pmDSM - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:36 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/127:58 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops38h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/194:58 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$389
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:07 amOMA - CUN
1 stop15h 13mAeromexico
Tue 12/1612:00 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop13h 16mAeromexico
Deal found 10/30$393
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:54 amCID - CUN
1 stop8h 40mAeromexico
Thu 11/1311:50 amCUN - CID
1 stop11h 48mAeromexico
Deal found 10/30$397
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/278:22 pmOMA - CUN
1 stop19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:14 pmCUN - OMA
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/108:00 amDSM - CUN
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/132:30 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/85:07 amOMA - CUN
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Thu 12/114:34 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/30$402

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Playa del Carmen

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OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

4:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$362

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/22

6:10 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$362

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/28

5:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Cancun

Thu 2/5

8:38 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 07m

$362

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

8:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$362

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/6

5:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Cancun

Wed 2/11

8:38 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 07m

$362

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/18

3:58 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 32m

Cancun

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-9:58 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$367

WaterlooCancún

ALO - CUN

ALOCUN

Waterloo

Thu 1/8

3:23 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-10:23 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$367

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

9:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

12:05 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$367

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

6:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Fri 2/20

8:39 am-8:36 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$367

WaterlooCancún

ALO - CUN

ALOCUN

Waterloo

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Cancun

Tue 2/3

5:11 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$367

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen (average of $247). Flying from Iowa to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 IA to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Playa del Carmen at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Iowa to Playa del Carmen in about 8h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. The distance from Iowa to Playa del Carmen is about 1495 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 Iowa to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen are American Airlines ($167), Delta ($167), and United Airlines ($167).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Playa del Carmen?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Playa del Carmen is Des Moines - Cancun. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Cancun or Cedar Rapids - Cancun.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to Playa del Carmen.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen (average of $247). Flying from Iowa to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Iowa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$326Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$547Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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