Des Moines to Cancún: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 9 times. The typical return was £608 per person and the lowest £422, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £422 |
| Typical (median) | £608 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 9 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £614 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £611 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £594 | UA | with a stop | 23h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £464 | American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | with a stop | 15h 40m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £608 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £614 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | £422 | G4 + VB + B6 | with a stop | 34h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £614 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £608 | UA | with a stop | 6h 37m | Kiwi.com |
About Cancún
Cancún pairs Caribbean water the colour of a swimming pool with nonstop flights from almost every US hub, so it is the easy first trip to Mexico for beach, nightlife and Maya ruins.
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Questions about Des Moines to Cancún
What does a return from Des Moines to Cancún usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £608 per person, taxes and fees included, across 9 checks; the lowest was £422.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to Cancún?
Cancún is at its best in November, December, January, February, March, April and May. Avoid August, September, October: Peak Atlantic hurricane season with the heaviest rain and humidity of the year.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Cancún?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.