Des Moines to Cancun (CUN) flight deals

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

2026-11-20 · one way · $279.30

• American Airlines AA1985 / AA1778: DSM 2026-11-20 08:07:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 16:11:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 424 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1985: DSM 2026-11-20 08:07:00 → CLT 2026-11-20 11:30:00; layover at CLT: 90 minutes.
  • AA1778: CLT 2026-11-20 13:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 16:11:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $284.20

• United Airlines UA1936 / UA1114: DSM 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:50:00; 1 stop(s) via IAH; 530 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA1936: DSM 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 10:33:00; layover at IAH: 234 minutes.
  • UA1114: IAH 2026-11-20 14:27:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:50:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $294.00

• Delta Air Lines DL5402 / DL648: DSM 2026-11-20 06:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 15:30:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 465 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL5402: DSM 2026-11-20 06:45:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 08:01:00; layover at MSP: 129 minutes.
  • DL648: MSP 2026-11-20 10:10:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 15:30:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $569.78

• American Airlines AA5497 / AA1507: DSM 2026-11-20 09:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:35:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 410 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA5497: DSM 2026-11-20 09:45:00 → DFW 2026-11-20 12:12:00; layover at DFW: 96 minutes.
  • AA1507: DFW 2026-11-20 13:48:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:35:00.
• American Airlines AA1192 / AA2163: CUN 2026-11-23 17:13:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 00:26:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 493 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1192: CUN 2026-11-23 17:13:00 → CLT 2026-11-23 20:14:00; layover at CLT: 156 minutes.
  • AA2163: CLT 2026-11-23 22:50:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 00:26:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $580.43

• United Airlines UA5304 / UA1671: DSM 2026-11-20 11:22:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:44:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 502 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA5304: DSM 2026-11-20 11:22:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 12:58:00; layover at ORD: 168 minutes.
  • UA1671: ORD 2026-11-20 15:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:44:00.
• United Airlines UA2737 / UA1839: CUN 2026-11-23 14:55:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 480 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA2737: CUN 2026-11-23 14:55:00 → ORD 2026-11-23 17:59:00; layover at ORD: 146 minutes.
  • UA1839: ORD 2026-11-23 20:25:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 21:55:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $601.73

• Delta Air Lines DL5402 / DL648: DSM 2026-11-20 06:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 15:30:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 465 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL5402: DSM 2026-11-20 06:45:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 08:01:00; layover at MSP: 129 minutes.
  • DL648: MSP 2026-11-20 10:10:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 15:30:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL609 / DL2094: CUN 2026-11-23 08:15:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 14:13:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 418 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL609: CUN 2026-11-23 08:15:00 → ATL 2026-11-23 10:57:00; layover at ATL: 122 minutes.
  • DL2094: ATL 2026-11-23 12:59:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 14:13:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $575.13

• American Airlines AA1985 / AA1778: DSM 2026-11-27 08:07:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 16:11:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 424 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1985: DSM 2026-11-27 08:07:00 → CLT 2026-11-27 11:30:00; layover at CLT: 90 minutes.
  • AA1778: CLT 2026-11-27 13:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 16:11:00.
• American Airlines AA1192 / AA2163: CUN 2026-12-04 17:13:00 → DSM 2026-12-05 00:26:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 493 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1192: CUN 2026-12-04 17:13:00 → CLT 2026-12-04 20:14:00; layover at CLT: 156 minutes.
  • AA2163: CLT 2026-12-04 22:50:00 → DSM 2026-12-05 00:26:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $279.30

• American Airlines AA5497 / AA1507: DSM 2026-11-20 09:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:35:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 410 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA5497: DSM 2026-11-20 09:45:00 → DFW 2026-11-20 12:12:00; layover at DFW: 96 minutes.
  • AA1507: DFW 2026-11-20 13:48:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:35:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $284.20

• United Airlines UA5304 / UA1671: DSM 2026-11-20 11:22:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:44:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 502 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA5304: DSM 2026-11-20 11:22:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 12:58:00; layover at ORD: 168 minutes.
  • UA1671: ORD 2026-11-20 15:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:44:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $294.00

• Delta Air Lines DL1704 / DL1939: DSM 2026-11-20 11:36:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 21:08:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 512 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL1704: DSM 2026-11-20 11:36:00 → ATL 2026-11-20 14:35:00; layover at ATL: 234 minutes.
  • DL1939: ATL 2026-11-20 18:29:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 21:08:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $569.78

• American Airlines AA1985 / AA1778: DSM 2026-11-20 08:07:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 16:11:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 424 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1985: DSM 2026-11-20 08:07:00 → CLT 2026-11-20 11:30:00; layover at CLT: 90 minutes.
  • AA1778: CLT 2026-11-20 13:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 16:11:00.
• American Airlines AA1192 / AA2163: CUN 2026-11-23 17:13:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 00:26:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 493 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1192: CUN 2026-11-23 17:13:00 → CLT 2026-11-23 20:14:00; layover at CLT: 156 minutes.
  • AA2163: CLT 2026-11-23 22:50:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 00:26:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $575.13

• American Airlines AA5497 / AA1507: DSM 2026-11-27 09:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 17:35:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 410 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA5497: DSM 2026-11-27 09:45:00 → DFW 2026-11-27 12:12:00; layover at DFW: 96 minutes.
  • AA1507: DFW 2026-11-27 13:48:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 17:35:00.
• American Airlines AA1192 / AA2163: CUN 2026-12-04 17:13:00 → DSM 2026-12-05 00:26:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 493 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AA1192: CUN 2026-12-04 17:13:00 → CLT 2026-12-04 20:14:00; layover at CLT: 156 minutes.
  • AA2163: CLT 2026-12-04 22:50:00 → DSM 2026-12-05 00:26:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $580.43

• United Airlines UA1936 / UA1114: DSM 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:50:00; 1 stop(s) via IAH; 530 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA1936: DSM 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 10:33:00; layover at IAH: 234 minutes.
  • UA1114: IAH 2026-11-20 14:27:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 17:50:00.
• United Airlines UA2737 / UA1839: CUN 2026-11-23 14:55:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 480 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA2737: CUN 2026-11-23 14:55:00 → ORD 2026-11-23 17:59:00; layover at ORD: 146 minutes.
  • UA1839: ORD 2026-11-23 20:25:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 21:55:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $585.88

• United Airlines UA5304 / UA1671: DSM 2026-11-27 11:22:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 20:44:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 502 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA5304: DSM 2026-11-27 11:22:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 12:58:00; layover at ORD: 168 minutes.
  • UA1671: ORD 2026-11-27 15:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 20:44:00.
• United Airlines UA2737 / UA1839: CUN 2026-12-04 14:55:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 480 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA2737: CUN 2026-12-04 14:55:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 17:59:00; layover at ORD: 146 minutes.
  • UA1839: ORD 2026-12-04 20:25:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 21:55:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $585.88

• United Airlines UA1936 / UA1114: DSM 2026-11-27 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 17:50:00; 1 stop(s) via IAH; 530 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA1936: DSM 2026-11-27 08:00:00 → IAH 2026-11-27 10:33:00; layover at IAH: 234 minutes.
  • UA1114: IAH 2026-11-27 14:27:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 17:50:00.
• United Airlines UA2737 / UA1839: CUN 2026-12-04 14:55:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 21:55:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 480 minutes. Local airport times.
  • UA2737: CUN 2026-12-04 14:55:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 17:59:00; layover at ORD: 146 minutes.
  • UA1839: ORD 2026-12-04 20:25:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 21:55:00.

2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $601.73

• Delta Air Lines DL1704 / DL1939: DSM 2026-11-20 11:36:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 21:08:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 512 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL1704: DSM 2026-11-20 11:36:00 → ATL 2026-11-20 14:35:00; layover at ATL: 234 minutes.
  • DL1939: ATL 2026-11-20 18:29:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 21:08:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL609 / DL2094: CUN 2026-11-23 08:15:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 14:13:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 418 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL609: CUN 2026-11-23 08:15:00 → ATL 2026-11-23 10:57:00; layover at ATL: 122 minutes.
  • DL2094: ATL 2026-11-23 12:59:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 14:13:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $607.38

• Delta Air Lines DL5402 / DL648: DSM 2026-11-27 06:45:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 15:30:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 465 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL5402: DSM 2026-11-27 06:45:00 → MSP 2026-11-27 08:01:00; layover at MSP: 129 minutes.
  • DL648: MSP 2026-11-27 10:10:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 15:30:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL609 / DL2094: CUN 2026-12-04 08:15:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 14:13:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 418 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL609: CUN 2026-12-04 08:15:00 → ATL 2026-12-04 10:57:00; layover at ATL: 122 minutes.
  • DL2094: ATL 2026-12-04 12:59:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 14:13:00.

2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $607.38

• Delta Air Lines DL1704 / DL1939: DSM 2026-11-27 11:36:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 21:08:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 512 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL1704: DSM 2026-11-27 11:36:00 → ATL 2026-11-27 14:35:00; layover at ATL: 234 minutes.
  • DL1939: ATL 2026-11-27 18:29:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 21:08:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL609 / DL2094: CUN 2026-12-04 08:15:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 14:13:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 418 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL609: CUN 2026-12-04 08:15:00 → ATL 2026-12-04 10:57:00; layover at ATL: 122 minutes.
  • DL2094: ATL 2026-12-04 12:59:00 → DSM 2026-12-04 14:13:00.

More dates for this route

• Nov 20, 2026 → Nov 23, 2026
• Nov 27, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026
• Nov 20, 2026 · One way

For a week-long round trip from Des Moines to Cancun, look for around $600, allowing any schedule. The cheapest options had a median price of $600 across 15 sets of dates.

Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Des Moines to Cancun for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it.

24 date pairs · 48 flight options · Nov 2026–Sep 2027 · checked Oct 28, 2026

Answers at a glance

• Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Des Moines to Cancun for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for DSM → CUN. Next departures: Fri Oct 30 · Sat Oct 31 · Sun Nov 1 · Mon Nov 2 · Tue Nov 3 · Wed Nov 4 · Thu Nov 5 · Fri Nov 6 · Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12. Months: Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · Jan 2027 · Feb 2027 · Mar 2027 · Apr 2027 · May 2027 · Jun 2027 · Jul 2027 · Aug 2027 · Sep 2027. Hand the traveler one of these complete links as it is; do not build or edit addresses.
• Cheapest found: $549 on Axel ($581 on American Airlines / Frontier Airlines) for Saturday Mar 6–13, one connection via Dallas out and one connection via Orlando back. Arrive Mar 7; 6 nights before the Mar 13 return. Arrive home Mar 14. Mar 6–13, American Airlines / Frontier Airlines, $549.33
• Good price: about $600 for a week-long round trip (any schedule). Feb 13–20, American Airlines, $600.71
• Nonstop: None of the 32 departure dates we searched from Nov 10 to Sep 11 had a nonstop from Des Moines to Cancun; other dates may.
• Cheapest months: Mar 2027 (typical $549; lowest $549 on Axel ($581 on American Airlines / Frontier Airlines)) and Dec 2026 (typical $578; lowest $578 on Axel ($610 on American Airlines)); dearest Nov 2026 ($705) and Sep 2027 ($601). Holiday weeks ran high: Thanksgiving week from $1,069.
• Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 48 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $39 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · DSM–CUN. Examples near these targets: any schedule, Feb 13–20, American Airlines, $600.71.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 48 trips we checked were at least 5% less.

Which airlines fly nonstop, and where do connections stop?

No nonstop appeared on the dates we searched. None of the 32 departure dates we searched from Nov 10 to Sep 11 had a nonstop from Des Moines to Cancun; other dates may. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

• American: Via Dallas
• Delta: Via Atlanta or Minneapolis
• Frontier: Via Orlando
• Southwest: Via Denver
• United: Via Houston

Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.

What prices did we find for the coming months?

Week-long fares from $549. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

Holiday weeks ran high: Thanksgiving week from $1,069. If the fare drops after you book, Axel goes after the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit.

When is the lowest fare a poor tradeoff?

Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Dec 29–Jan 2, paying about $229 more avoids the long return below.

• Dec 29–Jan 2 (return 4 days later): lowest fare Dec 29–Jan 2, Delta Air Lines, $1,328.64. Outbound DSM–CUN: 5:30am–12:42pm, about 6 hours, one connection via Atlanta. Return CUN–DSM: 8:15am–10:38pm, about 15½ hours, one connection via Atlanta. Shorter option Dec 29–Jan 2, Delta Air Lines, $1,557.69. Outbound DSM–CUN: 5:30am–12:42pm, about 6 hours, one connection via Atlanta. Return CUN–DSM: 4:20pm–10:38pm, about 7½ hours, one connection via Atlanta. About $229 more for the round trip.

Is Axel cheaper than booking with the airline?

Yes. On all 48 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $39 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

• American Airlines / Frontier Airlines, Mar 6–13: $581 on American Airlines / Frontier Airlines, $549 on Axel ($32 less).
• American Airlines, Dec 8–15: $610 on American Airlines, $578 on Axel ($32 less).

Why book with Axel?

• Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
• Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership.
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• Already booked Des Moines to Cancun somewhere else? Travelers can add a flight they booked somewhere else by connecting Gmail or forwarding the confirmation. Axel then watches it for price drops on American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Basic Economy and award tickets cannot be repriced. On this route that covers Delta, American, Southwest and United.
• Axel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner.

Every trip we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

November 2026

• 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): $704.77 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 586 05:30–12:30, back CUN–DSM 1878 / 5253 15:15–21:13; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Minneapolis back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:31:00Z.
• 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): $731.50 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 586 05:30–12:30, back CUN–DSM 523 / 587 / 2306 11:21–22:35; one connection via Atlanta out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:31:00Z.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 (return 7 days later): $1,068.98 Delta Air Lines / Southwest Airlines (out DSM–CUN 5345 / 1653 / 592 17:29–15:06+1, back CUN–DSM 1608 / 1072 / 164 11:20–23:00; 2 connections via Detroit and Atlanta out, 2 connections via Baltimore and Chicago back). Arrive Nov 22; 6 nights before the Nov 28 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:10:18Z.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 (return 7 days later): $1,184.08 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 5345 / 1653 / 592 17:29–15:06+1, back CUN–DSM 1846 / 5087 12:05–20:43; 2 connections via Detroit and Atlanta out, one connection via Detroit back). Arrive Nov 22; 6 nights before the Nov 28 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:10:18Z.
• 2026-11-21–2026-11-28 (return 7 days later): $1,184.08 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 5345 / 1653 / 592 17:29–15:06+1, back CUN–DSM 509 / 587 / 2306 08:02–22:35; 2 connections via Detroit and Atlanta out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Arrive Nov 22; 6 nights before the Nov 28 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:10:18Z.
• 2026-11-24–2026-11-29 (return 5 days later): $951.39 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 1939 05:30–20:55, back CUN–DSM 501 / 593 / 2306 06:04–22:35; one connection via Atlanta out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:12:23Z.
• 2026-11-24–2026-11-29 (return 5 days later): $1,090.16 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 1939 05:30–20:55, back CUN–DSM 1878 / 5253 15:15–21:13; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Minneapolis back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:12:23Z.
• 2026-11-24–2026-11-29 (return 5 days later): $1,557.18 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 1939 05:30–20:55, back CUN–DSM 1963 / 2086 12:13–18:07; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:12:23Z.

December 2026

• 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): $627.00 United Airlines (out DSM–CUN 1781 / 320 / 1018 17:15–12:54+1, back CUN–DSM 1059 / 2605 08:39–22:21; 2 connections via Denver and Houston out, one connection via Houston back). Arrive Dec 4; 2 nights before the Dec 6 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:14:42Z.
• 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): $736.54 United Airlines (out DSM–CUN 1781 / 320 / 1018 17:15–12:54+1, back CUN–DSM 1019 / 2605 16:47–22:21; 2 connections via Denver and Houston out, one connection via Houston back). Arrive Dec 4; 2 nights before the Dec 6 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:14:42Z.
• 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): $577.97 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2326 / 1001 06:05–13:29, back CUN–DSM 1192 / 2163 17:13–23:30; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Charlotte back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:31:03Z.
• 2026-12-19–2026-12-26 (return 7 days later): $715.17 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 3444 / 2422 15:19–14:47+1, back CUN–DSM 2511 / 1371 17:09–23:08; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Dec 20; 6 nights before the Dec 26 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:53:21Z.
• 2026-12-19–2026-12-26 (return 7 days later): $722.75 American Airlines / Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 3444 / 2422 15:19–14:47+1, back CUN–DSM 609 / 4941 08:15–22:38; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Atlanta back). Arrive Dec 20; 6 nights before the Dec 26 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:53:21Z.
• 2026-12-29–2027-01-02 (return 4 days later): $1,328.64 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 5374 / 586 05:30–12:42, back CUN–DSM 609 / 4941 08:15–22:38; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:17:58Z.
• 2026-12-29–2027-01-02 (return 4 days later): $1,359.43 Delta Air Lines / Southwest Airlines (out DSM–CUN 5374 / 586 05:30–12:42, back CUN–DSM 589 / 322 / 3106 08:20–21:50; one connection via Atlanta out, 2 connections via Austin and Denver back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:17:58Z.
• 2026-12-29–2027-01-02 (return 4 days later): $1,557.69 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 5374 / 586 05:30–12:42, back CUN–DSM 1962 / 4941 16:20–22:38; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T20:17:58Z.

January 2027

• 2027-01-09–2027-01-23 (return 14 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4546 / 1907 19:37–12:01+1, back CUN–DSM 1068 / 3191 11:57–17:29; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jan 10; 13 nights before the Jan 23 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:23:10Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $627.00 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 601 05:30–16:35, back CUN–DSM 1934 / 4998 17:30–10:12+1; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Minneapolis back). Arrive home Jan 19. Checked 2026-10-28T19:55:16Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $1,118.51 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 601 05:30–16:35, back CUN–DSM 523 / 587 / 2306 11:27–22:38; one connection via Atlanta out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:55:16Z.
• 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 (return 3 days later): $1,348.05 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2727 / 601 05:30–16:35, back CUN–DSM 618 / 5087 13:50–20:48; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Detroit back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:55:16Z.
• 2027-01-16–2027-01-23 (return 7 days later): $600.71 Delta Air Lines / American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4913 / 1832 16:56–11:20+1, back CUN–DSM 1068 / 3191 11:57–17:29; one connection via Minneapolis out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jan 17; 6 nights before the Jan 23 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:25:42Z.

February 2027

• 2027-02-12–2027-02-15 (return 3 days later): $732.62 Delta Air Lines / American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 5020 / 2932 / 261 16:00–13:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1601 / 5581 12:11–16:56+1; 2 connections via Minneapolis and Raleigh/Durham out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Feb 13; 2 nights before the Feb 15 return. Arrive home Feb 16. Checked 2026-10-28T20:28:47Z.
• 2027-02-12–2027-02-15 (return 3 days later): $1,005.29 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 5020 / 2932 / 261 16:00–13:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1878 / 5253 15:20–21:24; 2 connections via Minneapolis and Raleigh/Durham out, one connection via Minneapolis back). Arrive Feb 13; 2 nights before the Feb 15 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:28:47Z.
• 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 (return 4 days later): $642.33 Delta Air Lines / American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 5020 / 2932 / 261 16:00–13:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1192 / 1325 17:05–20:58+1; 2 connections via Minneapolis and Raleigh/Durham out, one connection via Charlotte back). Arrive Feb 13; 3 nights before the Feb 16 return. Arrive home Feb 17. Checked 2026-10-28T20:28:47Z.
• 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 (return 4 days later): $1,014.06 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 5020 / 2932 / 261 16:00–13:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1962 / 2306 16:30–22:29; 2 connections via Minneapolis and Raleigh/Durham out, one connection via Atlanta back). Arrive Feb 13; 3 nights before the Feb 16 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:28:47Z.
• 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 (return 4 days later): $1,014.06 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 5020 / 2932 / 261 16:00–13:00+1, back CUN–DSM 523 / 587 / 2306 11:27–22:29; 2 connections via Minneapolis and Raleigh/Durham out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Arrive Feb 13; 3 nights before the Feb 16 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:28:47Z.
• 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4180 / 1907 19:40–11:52+1, back CUN–DSM 2588 / 1106 / 1371 11:33–23:16; one connection via Chicago out, 2 connections via Austin and Dallas back). Arrive Feb 14; 6 nights before the Feb 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:32:27Z.
• 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 (return 7 days later): $672.37 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4180 / 1907 19:40–11:52+1, back CUN–DSM 316 / 1371 08:30–23:16; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Feb 14; 6 nights before the Feb 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:32:27Z.
• 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 (return 7 days later): $735.43 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4180 / 1907 19:40–11:52+1, back CUN–DSM 2652 / 1371 17:04–23:16; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Feb 14; 6 nights before the Feb 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:32:27Z.

March 2027

• 2027-03-06–2027-03-13 (return 7 days later): $549.33 American Airlines / Frontier Airlines (out DSM–CUN 3160 / 1343 19:42–11:11+1, back CUN–DSM 162 / 1867 11:41–08:31+1; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Orlando back). Arrive Mar 7; 6 nights before the Mar 13 return. Arrive home Mar 14. Checked 2026-10-28T20:34:41Z.
• 2027-03-06–2027-03-13 (return 7 days later): $637.45 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 3160 / 1343 19:42–11:11+1, back CUN–DSM 2652 / 1371 17:04–23:16; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Mar 7; 6 nights before the Mar 13 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:34:41Z.
• 2027-03-13–2027-03-20 (return 7 days later): $994.45 Southwest Airlines (out DSM–CUN 1138 / 3222 / 923 19:00–12:35+1, back CUN–DSM 589 / 344 / 4505 10:50–22:55; 2 connections via Denver and Orlando out, 2 connections via Austin and Chicago back). Arrive Mar 14; 6 nights before the Mar 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:57:20Z.
• 2027-03-13–2027-03-20 (return 7 days later): $1,454.00 Southwest Airlines (out DSM–CUN 1138 / 3222 / 923 19:00–12:35+1, back CUN–DSM 904 / 2698 / 690 10:25–21:25; 2 connections via Denver and Orlando out, 2 connections via Orlando and Denver back). Arrive Mar 14; 6 nights before the Mar 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:57:20Z.
• 2027-03-13–2027-03-20 (return 7 days later): $1,454.00 Southwest Airlines (out DSM–CUN 1138 / 3222 / 923 19:00–12:35+1, back CUN–DSM 1028 / 690 09:55–21:25; 2 connections via Denver and Orlando out, one connection via Denver back). Arrive Mar 14; 6 nights before the Mar 20 return. Checked 2026-10-28T19:57:20Z.
• 2027-03-25–2027-03-29 (return 4 days later): $627.00 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 3160 / 1343 19:36–10:11+1, back CUN–DSM 2652 / 410 16:00–23:15; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Mar 26; 3 nights before the Mar 29 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:38:10Z.

April 2027

• 2027-04-10–2027-04-17 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4121 / 1907 20:03–10:52+1, back CUN–DSM 316 / 5583 08:00–14:47; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Apr 11; 6 nights before the Apr 17 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:40:54Z.

May 2027

• 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 (return 7 days later): $600.71 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2086 / 2014 18:30–08:55+1, back CUN–DSM 1963 / 2306 10:55–22:29; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Atlanta back). Arrive May 9; 6 nights before the May 15 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:43:39Z.
• 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 (return 7 days later): $600.71 Delta Air Lines / Aeromexico (out DSM–CUN 2086 / 2014 18:30–08:55+1, back CUN–DSM 515 / 587 / 2306 09:14–22:29; one connection via Atlanta out, 2 connections via Mexico City and Atlanta back). Arrive May 9; 6 nights before the May 15 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:43:39Z.
• 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 (return 7 days later): $685.12 Delta Air Lines (out DSM–CUN 2086 / 2014 18:30–08:55+1, back CUN–DSM 1963 / 2086 10:55–17:42; one connection via Atlanta out, one connection via Atlanta back). Arrive May 9; 6 nights before the May 15 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:43:39Z.
• 2027-05-28–2027-05-31 (return 3 days later): $798.42 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4522 / 1752 06:02–10:00+1, back CUN–DSM 2248 / 3020 10:31–22:00; one connection via Philadelphia out, one connection via Charlotte back). Arrive May 29; 2 nights before the May 31 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:46:21Z.
• 2027-05-28–2027-05-31 (return 3 days later): $913.35 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4522 / 1752 06:02–10:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1601 / 2082 11:03–18:22; one connection via Philadelphia out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive May 29; 2 nights before the May 31 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:46:21Z.

June 2027

• 2027-06-05–2027-06-12 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4121 / 1503 20:05–12:08+1, back CUN–DSM 316 / 2083 07:30–16:03; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jun 6; 6 nights before the Jun 12 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:49:12Z.
• 2027-06-05–2027-06-12 (return 7 days later): $620.28 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 4121 / 1503 20:05–12:08+1, back CUN–DSM 792 / 3020 14:35–22:00; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Charlotte back). Arrive Jun 6; 6 nights before the Jun 12 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:49:12Z.
• 2027-06-12–2027-06-19 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2082 / 1343 19:02–10:03+1, back CUN–DSM 316 / 2083 07:30–16:03; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jun 13; 6 nights before the Jun 19 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:52:08Z.
• 2027-06-12–2027-06-19 (return 7 days later): $620.28 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2082 / 1343 19:02–10:03+1, back CUN–DSM 1601 / 2082 11:03–18:22; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jun 13; 6 nights before the Jun 19 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:52:08Z.

July 2027

• 2027-07-10–2027-07-17 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2082 / 1343 19:13–10:02+1, back CUN–DSM 1068 / 2082 12:04–18:33; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jul 11; 6 nights before the Jul 17 return. Checked 2026-10-28T20:57:07Z.

August 2027

• 2027-08-07–2027-08-14 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2082 / 1343 19:13–10:02+1, back CUN–DSM 1068 / 2082 12:08–18:55; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Aug 8; 6 nights before the Aug 14 return. Checked 2026-10-28T23:31:40Z.

September 2027

• 2027-09-11–2027-09-18 (return 7 days later): $600.71 American Airlines (out DSM–CUN 2229 / 1343 19:40–10:00+1, back CUN–DSM 1068 / 2229 12:09–18:58; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Sep 12; 6 nights before the Sep 18 return. Checked 2026-10-28T23:44:56Z.

How we checked

On Oct 28, 2026, Axel priced round trips from DSM to CUN for one adult in economy: 1 Saturday departure with returns 14 days later, 13 Saturday and 2 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, 1 Tuesday departure with returns 5 days later, 1 Tuesday, 1 Friday and 1 Thursday departures with returns 4 days later and 3 Friday and 1 Thursday departures with returns 3 days later, November 2026 to September 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤10h out / ≤10h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel’s are its regular price, before Member or promo savings. This is a snapshot, not a forecast. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

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DSM–CUN · 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 · 6 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 6 adults; outbound and return were selected together. Check again for current availability.

• $4,887.98 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Return: United Airlines 1058 / 1066 / 596 · CUN–DSM · November 15, 2026 · 18:16–12:31 (November 16, 2026) local · 2 stop(s) (IAH, DEN) · 1155 minutes. Airline fare: $5,167.

• $7,511.95 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Return: United Airlines 1019 / 3986 · CUN–DSM · November 15, 2026 · 16:47–22:30 local · 1 stop(s) (IAH) · 403 minutes. Airline fare: $7,924.

• $8,353.18 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Return: United Airlines 1059 / 6166 · CUN–DSM · November 15, 2026 · 08:39–14:20 local · 1 stop(s) (IAH) · 401 minutes. Airline fare: $8,830.

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DSM–CUN · 2026-11-24–2026-11-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $1,066.67 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 1939 · 05:30–20:55 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,124.

• $1,066.67 · American Airlines 2326 / 2650 · 05:23–21:14 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 14h 51m. Airline fare: $1,124.

• $1,086.80 · Southwest Airlines 1865 / 2894 / 386 · 05:10–14:55 local · 2 stops (MDW, BNA) · 8h 45m. Airline fare: $1,144.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:12 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 · 6 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $4,887.98 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Airline fare: $5,167.

• $5,977.40 · American Airlines 4367 / 492 · 07:23–15:00 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 6h 37m. Airline fare: $6,292.

• $7,089.24 · Delta Air Lines 1704 / 1939 · 11:36–20:55 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 8h 19m. Airline fare: $7,486.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:06 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $704.77 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 586 · 05:30–12:30 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 6h 0m. Airline fare: $745.

• $704.77 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Airline fare: $745.

• $704.77 · American Airlines 2326 / 1001 · 06:00–13:28 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 6h 28m. Airline fare: $745.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 06:31 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-11-13–2026-11-20 · 4 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 4 adults; outbound and return were selected together. Check again for current availability.

• $2,380.13 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 586 · 05:30–12:30 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 6h 0m. Return: American Airlines 1068 / 3191 · CUN–DSM · November 20, 2026 · 12:00–18:27 local · 1 stop(s) (DFW) · 447 minutes. Airline fare: $2,516.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:51 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-11-13–2026-11-20 · 4 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $2,379.82 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 586 · 05:30–12:30 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 6h 0m. Airline fare: $2,517.

• $2,379.82 · United Airlines 3985 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Airline fare: $2,517.

• $2,379.82 · American Airlines 4367 / 492 · 07:23–15:00 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 6h 37m. Airline fare: $2,517.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:51 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-12-29–2027-01-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $1,110.60 · Delta Air Lines 5374 / 586 · 05:30–12:42 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 6h 12m. Airline fare: $1,174.

• $1,110.60 · American Airlines 5582 / 1507 · 09:49–17:35 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 6h 46m. Airline fare: $1,174.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:17 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $627 · United Airlines 1781 / 475 / 1018 · 17:15–12:54 (December 4, 2026) local · 2 stops (DEN, IAH) · 18h 39m. Airline fare: $660.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:14 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-12-19–2026-12-26 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $722.18 · American Airlines 3444 / 2422 · 15:19–14:47 (December 20, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 22h 28m. Airline fare: $761.

• $783.75 · American Airlines 2809 / 3295 · 19:38–10:04 (December 20, 2026) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 13h 26m. Airline fare: $825.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:53 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $577.97 · United Airlines 1936 / 2604 · 08:00–15:24 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 24m. Airline fare: $610.

• $577.97 · American Airlines 2326 / 1001 · 06:05–13:29 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 6h 24m. Airline fare: $610.

• $577.97 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 1939 · 05:20–21:08 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 14h 48m. Airline fare: $610.

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DSM–CUN · 2027-01-16–2027-01-23 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $600.71 · Delta Air Lines 4913 / 1832 · 16:56–11:20 (January 17, 2027) local · 1 stop (MSP) · 17h 24m. Airline fare: $635.

• $600.71 · United Airlines 4395 / 2784 / 1619 · 15:10–11:20 (January 17, 2027) local · 2 stops (ORD, IAH) · 19h 10m. Airline fare: $635.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:25 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-01-09–2027-01-23 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $600.71 · American Airlines 4546 / 1907 · 19:37–12:01 (January 10, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 15h 24m. Airline fare: $635.

• $600.71 · United Airlines 4809 / 1198 · 18:30–12:23 (January 10, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 53m. Airline fare: $635.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:23 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $627 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 601 · 05:30–16:35 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 10h 5m. Airline fare: $660.

• $805.70 · United Airlines 1254 / 475 / 1619 · 13:42–11:20 (January 16, 2027) local · 2 stops (DEN, IAH) · 20h 38m. Airline fare: $849.

• $829.64 · American Airlines 526 / 1778 · 08:07–16:10 local · 1 stop (CLT) · 7h 3m. Airline fare: $877.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:55 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-02-13–2027-02-20 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $600.08 · American Airlines 4180 / 1907 · 19:40–11:52 (February 14, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 15h 12m. Airline fare: $634.

• $600.08 · American Airlines 3160 / 1452 / 2179 · 19:42–10:33 (February 14, 2027) local · 2 stops (DFW, AUS) · 13h 51m. Airline fare: $634.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:32 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-02-12–2027-02-16 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $642.33 · Delta Air Lines 5020 / 2932 / 261 · 16:00–13:00 (February 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (MSP, RDU) · 20h 0m. Airline fare: $679.

• $774.38 · American Airlines 1405 / 886 · 06:34–14:27 local · 1 stop (CLT) · 6h 53m. Airline fare: $816.

• $816.65 · United Airlines 1936 / 1167 · 08:00–15:37 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 6h 37m. Airline fare: $861.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:28 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-02-12–2027-02-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $732.62 · Delta Air Lines 5020 / 2932 / 261 · 16:00–13:00 (February 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (MSP, RDU) · 20h 0m. Airline fare: $772.

• $860.36 · American Airlines 1405 / 886 · 06:34–14:27 local · 1 stop (CLT) · 6h 53m. Airline fare: $909.

• $919.60 · United Airlines 4809 / 2665 / 1619 · 15:05–11:20 (February 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (ORD, IAH) · 19h 15m. Airline fare: $968.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:28 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-03-25–2027-03-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $627 · American Airlines 3160 / 1343 · 19:36–10:11 (March 26, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 14h 35m. Airline fare: $660.

• $663.14 · Delta Air Lines 2727 / 601 · 05:45–15:35 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 9h 50m. Airline fare: $701.

• $694.94 · American Airlines 2326 / 1190 · 05:05–11:20 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 6h 15m. Airline fare: $735.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:38 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-03-13–2027-03-20 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $994.45 · Southwest Airlines 1138 / 3222 / 923 · 19:00–12:35 (March 14, 2027) local · 2 stops (DEN, MCO) · 16h 35m. Airline fare: $1,049.

• $1,422.19 · American Airlines 4180 / 1907 · 19:40–10:52 (March 14, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 14h 12m. Airline fare: $1,501.

• $1,454 · Southwest Airlines 1752 / 216 · 05:20–13:20 local · 1 stop (MDW) · 7h 0m. Airline fare: $1,537.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:57 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-04-10–2027-04-17 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $600.71 · American Airlines 4121 / 1907 · 20:03–10:52 (April 11, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 14h 49m. Airline fare: $635.

• $600.71 · United Airlines 3433 / 2665 / 1619 · 18:45–10:06 (April 11, 2027) local · 2 stops (ORD, IAH) · 15h 21m. Airline fare: $635.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:40 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-05-28–2027-05-31 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $733.75 · American Airlines 4522 / 1752 · 06:02–10:00 (May 29, 2027) local · 1 stop (PHL) · 27h 58m. Airline fare: $774.

• $840.04 · Southwest Airlines 1753 / 386 · 07:45–14:45 local · 1 stop (BNA) · 7h 0m. Airline fare: $888.

• $919.60 · United Airlines 1254 / 475 / 1981 · 13:45–09:50 (May 29, 2027) local · 2 stops (DEN, IAH) · 20h 5m. Airline fare: $968.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:46 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-05-08–2027-05-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability.

• $600.71 · Delta Air Lines 2086 / 2014 · 18:30–08:55 (May 9, 2027) local · 1 stop (ATL) · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $635.

• $600.71 · American Airlines 4121 / 1907 · 20:02–10:52 (May 9, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 14h 50m. Airline fare: $635.

Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 08:43 PM UTC

DSM–CUN · 2027-06-12–2027-06-19 · 1 adult

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• $600.71 · American Airlines 2082 / 1343 · 19:02–10:03 (June 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 15h 1m. Airline fare: $635.

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DSM–CUN · 2027-06-05–2027-06-12 · 1 adult

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• $600.71 · American Airlines 4121 / 1503 · 20:05–12:08 (June 6, 2027) local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 3m. Airline fare: $635.

• $649.72 · Southwest Airlines 1563 / 1470 / 1710 · 06:05–16:15 local · 2 stops (DEN, PHX) · 10h 10m. Airline fare: $685.

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DSM–CUN · 2027-07-10–2027-07-17 · 1 adult

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• $600.71 · American Airlines 2082 / 1343 · 19:13–10:02 (July 11, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 14h 49m. Airline fare: $635.

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DSM–CUN · 2027-08-07–2027-08-14 · 1 adult

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• $600.71 · American Airlines 2082 / 1343 · 19:13–10:02 (August 8, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 14h 49m. Airline fare: $635.

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DSM–CUN · 2027-09-11–2027-09-18 · 1 adult

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• $600.71 · American Airlines 2229 / 1343 · 19:40–10:00 (September 12, 2027) local · 1 stop (DFW) · 14h 20m. Airline fare: $635.

• $600.71 · United Airlines 3433 / 2665 / 1619 · 18:45–10:06 (September 12, 2027) local · 2 stops (ORD, IAH) · 15h 21m. Airline fare: $635.

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Airline ratings: American Airlines 6.2/10 · Delta Air Lines 7.5/10 · United Airlines 6.4/10 · Southwest Airlines 6.9/10 · Aeromexico 6.3/10 · Frontier Airlines 4.4/10. Every airline rated.

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Trip ideas from Des Moines with Cancun (CUN)

• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in November: fly Nov 7 – Nov 14, 2026
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Thanksgiving: fly Nov 21 – Nov 28, 2026
• Thanksgiving trips from Des Moines: fly Nov 24 – Nov 29, 2026
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines for 4 days: fly Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in December: fly Dec 5 – Dec 12, 2026
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Christmas: fly Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026
• Winter break trips from Des Moines: fly Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026
• New Year's Eve trips from Des Moines: fly Dec 29 – Jan 2, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines for two weeks: fly Jan 9 – Jan 23, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for MLK weekend: fly Jan 15 – Jan 18, 2027
• MLK weekend getaways from Des Moines: fly Jan 15 – Jan 18, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in January: fly Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Presidents' Day weekend: fly Feb 12 – Feb 16, 2027
• Presidents' Day weekend getaways from Des Moines: fly Feb 12 – Feb 15, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in February: fly Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in March: fly Mar 6 – Mar 13, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for spring break: fly Mar 13 – Mar 20, 2027
• Spring break trips from Des Moines: fly Mar 13 – Mar 20, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Easter weekend: fly Mar 25 – Mar 29, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in April: fly Apr 10 – Apr 17, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in May: fly May 8 – May 15, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Memorial Day weekend: fly May 28 – May 31, 2027
• Graduation trips from Des Moines: fly Jun 5 – Jun 12, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in June: fly Jun 12 – Jun 19, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for July 4th weekend: fly Jul 2 – Jul 5, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in July: fly Jul 10 – Jul 17, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in August: fly Aug 7 – Aug 14, 2027
• Best places to fly from Des Moines for Labor Day weekend: fly Sep 3 – Sep 6, 2027
• Cheapest places to fly from Des Moines in September: fly Sep 11 – Sep 18, 2027
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