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$155+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CUN
févr. 25 — mars 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(Delta)

One-way from

$155
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$572
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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 février 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 11/296:30 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops13h 25mDelta
mer. 12/38:10 amCUN - DSM
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$485
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
ven. 3/71:32 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/109:08 amCUN - DSM
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$487
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 3/295:45 amDSM - CUN
2 stops11h 49mAeromexico
sam. 4/512:40 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop10h 19mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sam. 3/85:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop14h 48mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 3/132:51 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/206:47 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
ven. 4/257:51 amCUN - DSM
2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$546
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 8/216:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
dim. 8/241:10 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$613
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ven. 3/148:17 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops36h 39mFrontier
lun. 3/1712:40 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops30h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$899

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 février 20, 2025.

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Playa del Carmen

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Price

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mar. 4/1

6:52 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Cancun

mar. 4/8

8:10 am-8:46 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$485

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ven. 3/7

1:32 pm-11:04 am

2 stops20h 32m

Cancun

lun. 3/10

9:08 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$487

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

sam. 3/29

5:45 am-5:34 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Cancun

sam. 4/5

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$513

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

sam. 3/8

5:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Cancun

jeu. 3/13

2:51 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$515

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

dim. 4/20

6:47 pm-10:04 am

2 stops15h 17m

Cancun

ven. 4/25

7:51 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$546

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

lun. 6/2

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Cancun

ven. 6/6

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$623

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ven. 3/14

8:17 pm-8:56 am

2 stops36h 39m

Cancun

lun. 3/17

12:40 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$899

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

ven. 2/28

8:41 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$155

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mer. 3/5

3:46 pm-9:13 am

2 stops16h 27m

$185

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

mer. 5/21

2:14 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$225

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Playa del Carmen

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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 February 14, 2025.

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 88 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 février 20, 2025.

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 février 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico 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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. Delta flights start at $225 while deals on United Airlines start at $721 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$350Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$384Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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