Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cusco from £316

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cusco from £316

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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£316
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Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£317
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3 stops
Sat, May 2
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£319
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Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£320
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Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£325
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Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
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£616
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£620
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£627
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCusco CUZ
£649
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Thu, Apr 30 – Sun, May 3
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£686
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How much do flights to Cusco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£316

Cheapest round-trip

£616

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

Getting from Cusco airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: colectivo shared vans and public buses.

Cusco is served by Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), located just 5 km southeast of the historic city center. As the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, this airport handles significant tourist traffic year-round. Airport transfers to city center destinations are straightforward, with options including taxis, colectivos (shared minivans), private transfers, and ride-hailing services. Journey times are typically short but can vary due to Cusco's narrow colonial streets and altitude of 3,400 meters. Most travelers reach Plaza de Armas within 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and transport choice.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

PEN 20-PEN 30 (fixed rate to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

PEN 2-PEN 5 (per person; may wait until full)

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

PEN 35-PEN 60 (per vehicle; pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-25 min

PEN 10-PEN 25 (app-based; varies by demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

15-30 min

PEN 0-PEN 25 (often complimentary; check with hotel)

scheduled with hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-25 min

PEN 80-PEN 150 (per day; parking limited in center)

airport desks open flight hours (traffic dependent)

Sacred Valley exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in PEN (Peruvian Sol); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Cusco sits at 3,400 meters altitude. Take time to acclimatize and avoid rushing.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed rates displayed at the terminal exit.
  • Colectivos depart from outside the airport but may wait until full before leaving.
  • Uber is not widely available in Cusco; InDriver and Cabify are more common alternatives.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cusco

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Alejandro Velasco Astete International
Average flights per week
112
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Machu Picchu

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Cusco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cusco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C6°C
February14°C6°C
March14°C6°C
April15°C5°C
May14°C4°C
June14°C3°C
July14°C3°C
August15°C4°C
September16°C6°C
October16°C7°C
November16°C7°C
December15°C7°C
Hottest Month
16°C
November
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
86
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
18°C5°C
18 Apr
84%
17°C3°C
Sunday
12 Apr
90%
15°C5°C
19 Apr
74%
17°C5°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
15°C5°C
20 Apr
85%
16°C3°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
17°C6°C
21 Apr
84%
13°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
88%
15°C6°C
22 Apr
89%
15°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
15°C5°C
23 Apr
17°C4°C
Friday
17 Apr
87%
16°C7°C
24 Apr
89%
15°C4°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, JetSMART, and Sky Airline. Des Moines and Cusco have 112 direct flights per week.

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 Cusco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cusco and Lima, Iquitos, London, Edinburgh, Mexico City, Arequipa, Pucallpa, Manchester, Bristol, Santiago de Chile, Toronto, Miami, Cartagena, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, La Paz, Montreal, São Paulo, Tumbes.
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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Cusco?
The main airport in Cusco is Alejandro Velasco Astete International. It is also served by Alejandro Velasco Astete International.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Cusco?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Cusco with Allegiant Air, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, JetSMART, Sky Airline.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Cusco?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Cusco, 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 Cusco?
Traveling between Des Moines and Cusco, 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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Cusco?
There are a number of airports in and around Cusco. The main one is Alejandro Velasco Astete International and other nearby airports include Alejandro Velasco Astete International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Cusco depart?
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