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$155+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Riviera Maya

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
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$485
(Delta)

One-way from

$155
(Expedia)

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September

Average price

$572
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 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.
Sat 11/296:30 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops13h 25mDelta
Wed 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.
Fri 3/71:32 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/109:08 amCUN - DSM
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$487
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/15:45 amDSM - CZM
1 stop8h 15mAeromexico
Tue 4/82:20 pmCZM - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAeromexico
Deal found 2/21$491
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.
Sat 3/295:45 amDSM - CUN
2 stops11h 49mAeromexico
Sat 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.
Sat 3/85:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/132:51 pmCUN - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/45:10 pmDSM - CZM
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/111:21 pmCZM - DSM
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$520
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.
Fri 4/255:00 amDSM - CZM
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/21:55 pmCZM - DSM
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$525
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.
Sun 4/206:47 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/257:51 amCUN - DSM
2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$546
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/65:45 amDSM - CZM
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sun 4/132:20 pmCZM - DSM
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/19$556
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.
Thu 8/216:00 amDSM - CUN
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 8/241:10 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$613
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/148:17 pmDSM - CUN
2 stops36h 39mFrontier
Mon 3/1712:40 pmCUN - DSM
2 stops30h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$899

Find flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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 February 21, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Riviera Maya

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Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

6:52 am-8:00 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Cancun

Tue 4/8

8:10 am-8:46 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$485

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

1:32 pm-11:04 am

2 stops20h 32m

Cancun

Mon 3/10

9:08 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$487

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

5:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cozumel

Tue 4/8

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$491

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 3/29

5:45 am-5:34 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Cancun

Sat 4/5

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$513

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

5:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Cancun

Thu 3/13

2:51 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$515

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

5:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Cozumel

Fri 5/2

1:55 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$525

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

6:47 pm-10:04 am

2 stops15h 17m

Cancun

Fri 4/25

7:51 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$546

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

5:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cozumel

Sun 4/13

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$556

Des MoinesCozumel

DSM - CZM

DSMCZM

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

11:16 am-12:19 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Cozumel

Tue 6/3

1:21 pm-10:35 am

2 stops20h 14m

$585

Des MoinesCancún

DSM - CUN

DSMCUN

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Cancun

Fri 6/6

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$623

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Riviera Maya (average of $360). Flying from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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 ETW?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya as you normally would.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Riviera Maya, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

    If you book a flight to Riviera Maya from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Riviera Maya one-way?

    $155 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $225 and $385, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Riviera Maya. 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$350Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$384Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$447Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$460Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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