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$131+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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DSM — CUN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$327
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$131
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$612
From Iowa to Playa del Carmen
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:00 amOMA - CUN
1 stop13h 15mAeromexico
Fri 9/198:10 amCUN - OMA
2 stops13h 07mAeromexico
Deal found 7/28$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:19 amOMA - CUN
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/92:46 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$344
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:00 amMLI - CUN
1 stop14h 20mAeromexico
Wed 9/178:00 amCUN - MLI
1 stop14h 42mAeromexico
Deal found 7/27$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:35 amOMA - CUN
2 stops14h 10mDelta
Tue 9/98:00 amCUN - OMA
1 stop11h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/29$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:19 amMLI - CUN
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/177:50 amCUN - MLI
2 stops14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:10 amDSM - CUN
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/174:04 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$361
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:51 pmOMA - CUN
1 stop20h 29mFrontier
Sat 8/163:05 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop27h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:56 pmCID - CUN
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/137:50 amCUN - CID
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:00 amCID - CUN
2 stops11h 50mDelta
Sat 9/278:10 amCUN - CID
2 stops14h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/28$374
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Tue 9/911:23 amDSM - CUN
1 stop8h 57mAeromexico
Tue 9/168:00 amCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 45mAeromexico
Deal found 7/27$383
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:00 amCID - CUN
1 stop14h 20mAeromexico
Wed 11/124:10 pmCUN - CID
1 stop7h 18mAeromexico
Deal found 7/27$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:52 amDSM - CUN
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Wed 10/227:05 amCUN - DSM
2 stops15h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/28$404

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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 July 29, 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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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/14

7:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Cancun

Fri 9/19

8:10 am-9:17 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$327

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/1

6:19 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Cancun

Tue 9/9

2:46 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$344

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/1

6:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Cancun

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$354

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cancun

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$354

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/10

8:19 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Cancun

Wed 9/17

7:50 am-10:25 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$359

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

5:10 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 46m

Cancun

Wed 9/17

4:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$361

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/9

7:51 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 29m

Cancun

Sat 8/16

3:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$362

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/6

5:56 pm-10:57 am

1 stop17h 01m

Cancun

Sat 9/13

2:46 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$364

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Cancun

Sat 9/27

8:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$374

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

11:23 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Cancun

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$383

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Deals found on 7/27

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Iowa 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 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 July 29, 2025.

When flying from Iowa 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.

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

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Aeromexico from Iowa to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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  • 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 ($131), Aeromexico ($188), and Delta ($228).

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

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

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Iowa 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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$326Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$422Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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