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$213+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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DSM — CUN
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$475
(Delta)

One-way from

$213
(American Airlines)

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March

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September

Average price

$565
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/226:55 amDSM - CUN
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 12/258:50 amCUN - DSM
2 stops12h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/18$676
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/219:55 amDSM - CUN
3 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2510:11 amCUN - DSM
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$694
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/226:55 amDSM - CUN
1 stop7h 20mAeromexico
Wed 12/251:45 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop8h 01mAeromexico
Deal found 12/19$701
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:40 amDSM - CUN
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/258:15 amCUN - DSM
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/226:26 amDSM - CUN
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/258:45 amCUN - DSM
1 stop15h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$776
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:30 amDSM - CUN
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/18:20 amCUN - DSM
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$1,069

Find flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 December 19, 2024.

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/29

10:32 am-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Cancun

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops14h 18m

$475

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 1/10

2:41 pm-9:04 am

2 stops17h 23m

Cancun

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$478

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

8:41 pm-9:56 am

2 stops36h 15m

Cancun

Thu 2/27

10:31 am-6:17 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$480

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Thu 1/23

2:06 pm-10:38 am

1 stop19h 32m

Cancun

Tue 1/28

11:40 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$506

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Thu 1/30

8:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Cancun

Mon 2/3

8:39 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$521

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 1/14

11:30 am-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Tue 3/11

8:59 am-10:32 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$539

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

1:49 pm-11:25 am

2 stops20h 36m

Cancun

Sat 2/8

4:18 pm-10:38 am

2 stops19h 20m

$579

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

8:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Cancun

Sun 1/26

10:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$640

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Wed 3/12

6:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cancun

Wed 3/19

8:30 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$685

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 2/2

6:20 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines 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 DSM to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 December 19, 2024.

When flying from Des Moines 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 December 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Southwest from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 5 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $213. Delta flights start at $243 while deals on United Airlines start at $308 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$129Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$360Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$424Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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