Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from £182

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cancún from £182

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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14
Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
£182
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Sun, Jun 14
Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
£186
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Sun, Jun 14
Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
£205
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Wed, Jun 17
Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
£262
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Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
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£377
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
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£396
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Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMCancún CUN
£423
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How much do flights to Cancún cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£182

Cheapest round-trip

£372

Average round-trip

£468

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

Getting from Cancún airport to the city center

Fastest options: private transfer or taxi. Best value: ADO bus or colectivo shuttle.

Cancún is served by Cancún International Airport (CUN), located approximately 20 km southwest of the Hotel Zone and 25 km from downtown Cancún. As one of Mexico's busiest airports, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including authorized taxis, private transfers, ADO buses, colectivo shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

MXN 100–120 (~USD 6–7)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

20-40 min

MXN 600–900 (~USD 35–52); zone-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

MXN 800–1500 (~USD 46–87); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

40-60 min

MXN 150–250 (~USD 9–15); shared van

when full (traffic dependent)

budget with flexibility

20-40 min

MXN 800–2000 (~USD 46–116) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

20-40 min

MXN 300–600 (~USD 17–35); pickup restrictions apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis use zone-based fixed pricing. Purchase tickets at official booths inside the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing services face pickup restrictions at the airport; drivers may request meeting at designated areas.
  • ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2, 3, and 4 with service to downtown Cancún bus station.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cancún

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Cancún International
Average flights per week
224
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chichen Itza - Tulum

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Cancún

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cancún

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January25°C22°C
February26°C22°C
March27°C23°C
April28°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C26°C
August31°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C25°C
November27°C24°C
December26°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
87%
31°C26°C
6 Jun
85%
30°C26°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
31°C27°C
7 Jun
87%
31°C26°C
Monday
1 Jun
87%
29°C26°C
8 Jun
77%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
88%
30°C26°C
9 Jun
89%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
87%
31°C26°C
10 Jun
85%
31°C26°C
Thursday
4 Jun
88%
29°C26°C
11 Jun
88%
31°C26°C
Friday
5 Jun
86%
30°C26°C
12 Jun
84%
28°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, and AeroMéxico. Des Moines and Cancún have 224 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cancún, consider visiting Chichen Itza, and Tulum.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Mexico City, Tijuana, Toronto, Los Angeles, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Guadalajara, San José, Monterrey, Edinburgh, Chicago, Edmonton, Birmingham, Bogotá, Ciudad Juárez, Medellín.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Cancún?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Cancún with Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, AeroMéxico.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Cancún?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Cancún, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Cancún?
Traveling between Des Moines and Cancún, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal
How many airports are there near Cancún?
There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Cancún depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Cancún arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Cancún depart?
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