Des Moines to Mexico City: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 15 times. The typical return was £535 per person and the lowest £410, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £410 |
| Typical (median) | £535 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 15 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Mexico City
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $655 per person, $55 below the typical fare on this route
- Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380: 8.8 from 4,090 reviews, free cancellation
- Mid-November highs of 75–77°F, with one drizzle day in the normals
£1,364 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £987 + hotel £378, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + F9 + Y4 · with a stop · 63h 48m
The catch: With 2 stops, the round trip takes 63h 48m of travel, so you don't land until Sunday, Nov 15 at 4:50 PM.
Worth it if a $72-a-night base and a week of food and museums matter more than travel time; skip it if long connections wear you out.
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 | £662 | UA | with a stop | 8h 50m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £525 | Delta | with a stop | 10h 14m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £494 | G4 + F9 + Y4 | with a stop | 63h 48m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £492 | G4 + F9 + Y4 | with a stop | 32h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £690 | F9 + Y4 + VB + G4 | with a stop | 29h | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £537 | G4 + Y4 + VB | with a stop | 48h 5m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £525 | Delta | with a stop | 9h 35m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £535 | G4 + Y4 + VB | with a stop | 22h 55m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £579 | G4 + Y4 | with a stop | 23h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £715 | G4 + Y4 + VB | with a stop | 11h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £535 | G4 + Y4 + VB | with a stop | 22h 55m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £667 | F9 + Y4 + VB + G4 | with a stop | 29h | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | £410 | G4 + VB + Y4 + F9 | with a stop | 21h 40m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £489 | G4 + Y4 + VB + F9 | with a stop | 22h 55m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £598 | G4 + Y4 + F9 | with a stop | 31h 50m | Kiwi.com |
About Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the great food and museum capitals of the world, layered with Aztec ruins, colonial palaces and modernist architecture at an elevation that keeps the climate springlike year-round.
Mexico City from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Des Moines to Mexico City
What does a return from Des Moines to Mexico City usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £535 per person, taxes and fees included, across 15 checks; the lowest was £410.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to Mexico City?
Mexico City is at its best in October, November, December, January, February, March and April.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Mexico City?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Mexico City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.