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$174+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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DSM — CUN
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$542
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/244:35 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$350
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/205:50 amMLI - CUN
1 stop5h 35mAeromexico
Thu 4/248:15 amCUN - MLI
1 stop8h 05mAeromexico
Deal found 4/2$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/95:30 amCID - CUN
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Wed 4/162:00 pmCUN - CID
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/2$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 4/124:37 pmLSE - CUN
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/174:29 pmCUN - LSE
2 stops18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 10/47:53 pmOMA - CUN
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/1012:59 pmCUN - OMA
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/205:12 amMLI - CUN
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/2412:45 pmCUN - MLI
2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/206:15 amCID - CUN
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/241:25 pmCUN - CID
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/92:17 pmOMA - CUN
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Fri 5/169:55 amCUN - OMA
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/2$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/98:14 amCID - CUN
2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/167:51 amCUN - CID
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$388
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/311:14 amOMA - CUN
1 stop8h 48mAeromexico
Thu 5/89:55 amCUN - OMA
1 stop10h 38mAeromexico
Deal found 4/2$390
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/165:30 amCID - CUN
1 stop8h 31mAeromexico
Sat 4/198:03 amCUN - CID
2 stops14h 51mAeromexico
Deal found 4/2$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/166:00 amOMA - CUN
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/237:51 amCUN - OMA
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$404

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop27h 39m

Cancun

Sat 5/24

4:35 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$350

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/20

5:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 35m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

8:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$359

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/20

6:40 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

2:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$359

MolineCancún

MLI - CUN

MLICUN

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/20

5:12 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

12:45 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$378

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-2:09 pm

2 stops7h 54m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

1:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$378

Cedar RapidsCancún

CID - CUN

CIDCUN

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/20

6:40 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

9:18 am-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$379

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/9

2:17 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

9:55 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$380

La CrosseCancún

LSE - CUN

LSECUN

La Crosse

Fri 5/9

6:07 am-4:58 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

7:50 am-10:06 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$384

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/27

5:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Sat 5/3

11:38 am-11:26 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$384

OmahaCancún

OMA - CUN

OMACUN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/3

11:14 am-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

9:55 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$390

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 April 3, 2025.

When flying from Iowa 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.

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 April 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Iowa to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Playa del Carmen are Delta ($174), American Airlines ($197), and Frontier ($211).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Playa del Carmen?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Playa del Carmen is Des Moines - Cancun. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Cancun or Cedar Rapids - Cancun.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to Playa del Carmen.

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$334Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$413Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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