Riviera Maya

$196+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Riviera Maya

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop20h 50m
Frontier
Wed 3/42:27 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop29h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$321
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop20h 18m
Frontier
Sat 3/711:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop20h 50m
Frontier
Fri 3/611:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Sun 3/153:54 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop27h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Fri 3/1310:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
CUN
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Tue 3/173:54 pm
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop27h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/68:21 pm
DSM
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CUN
2 stops34h 40m
Frontier
Fri 3/1310:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$415
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/1011:00 am
DSM
-
CUN
2 stops22h 09m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:08 am
CUN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$421
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/245:35 am
DSM
-
CZM
1 stop8h 10m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/312:00 pm
CZM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/8$480
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/255:35 am
DSM
-
CZM
1 stop8h 10m
Aeromexico
Wed 4/12:00 pm
CZM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/8$491
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 4/15:35 am
DSM
-
CZM
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Wed 4/82:00 pm
CZM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$500

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$196
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$619
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Cancun flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Riviera Maya
One-way flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops52h 20m

Cancun

Sun 3/15

3:54 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$459

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cancun

Fri 5/8

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$466

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

6:50 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

12:25 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$466

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

6:10 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Cancun

Fri 5/8

9:55 am-8:36 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$470

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Cozumel

Tue 3/31

2:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$480

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

2:33 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

8:15 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$488

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

11:33 am-12:32 am

2 stops12h 59m

Cancun

Wed 4/1

11:05 am-10:38 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$492

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

5:24 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

12:25 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$492

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

5:24 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$496

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cozumel

Wed 4/8

2:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$500

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Riviera Maya by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

    If you book a flight to Riviera Maya from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Aeromexico, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Riviera Maya in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. There are 1470 mi between Des Moines and Riviera Maya. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Riviera Maya one-way?

    $199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $208 and $254, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$249Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$398Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$438Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$457Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$569Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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