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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 375 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cancun.375 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 375 €, select.
Cancun.408 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 408 €, select.
Cancun.423 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 423 €, select.
Cancun.426 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cancun on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 426 €, select.
Cancun.449 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 449 €, select.
Cancun.473 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Cancun on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 473 €, select.
Cancun.475 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cancun on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 475 €, select.
Cancun.490 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 490 €, select.
Cancun.492 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 492 €, select.
Cancun.497 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Cancun on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 497 €, select.
Cancun.497 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 497 €, select.
Cancun.513 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Cancun on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
Cancun.525 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.
Cancun.543 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 543 €, select.
Cancun.543 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Cancun on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 543 €, select.
Cancun.544 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cancun on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 544 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from 543 €
Jul
from 375 €
Aug
from 426 €
Sep
from 423 €
Oct
from 473 €
Nov
from 475 €
Dec
from 513 €
Jan
from 492 €
Feb
from 490 €
Mar
from 635 €
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Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Cancun is 375 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from 375 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Cancun is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport on Friday, 24 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Cancun Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Cancun is one hour ahead of Des Moines and follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your DSM to CUN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and CUN:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • Right now, 171 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 375 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from DSM to CUN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DSM to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • 77% of flights leaving from Des Moines Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • If you're landing on a late Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near CUN:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.

  • Reserving your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun Airport to central Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Des Moines Airport to Cancun Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from DSM to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Cancun has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among its highlights.

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