$308 Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Mexico City (DSM to MEX)

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The cheapest flights to Mexico City Intl. found within the past 7 days were $566 round trip and $308 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$566 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$566
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $566 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$578 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $578 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$591 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$591
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $591 found 3 days ago
Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$593 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$593
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $593 found 3 days ago
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$596 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$596
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $596 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6
DSM
Des Moines
MEX
Mexico City
$603 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$603
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Des Moines to Mexico City, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $603 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to MEX right now?
For any current Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) quarantine requirements and travel advice, visit our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Check before you arrange your flight, so you don't get caught out en route.
What terminal is American Airlines at DSM?
You should find out which terminal American Airlines leaves from at Des Moines Intl. Airport once you've seen your boarding pass. The same can be said for information regarding your arrival at Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX). If those details are missing, contact your airline.
Are there American Airlines non-stop flights from DSM to MEX?
There aren't any direct flights with American Airlines from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport. But think of it this way --- you can use this time to wander around and stretch those legs before your connecting flight.
How long is an American Airlines flight from DSM to MEX?
Your American Airlines flight from DSM to MEX should take approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes. There are many things you can do to distract yourself from staring at your watch. Talking to the person beside you about their travel plans is one of them. If you'd rather a different sort of in-flight entertainment, you could always watch a TV show.
How many direct and indirect flights does American Airlines fly from DSM to MEX?
You'll find there are at least 2 American Airlines flights daily from DSM to MEX.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX), please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
American Airlines Airports
Hop on a(n) American Airlines flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
DFWUSADallas-Fort Worth Intl.599
CLTUSACharlotte-Douglas Intl.536
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.317
PHLUSAPhiladelphia Intl.247
MIAUSAMiami Intl.193
DCAUSARonald Reagan Washington National152
PHXUSASky Harbor Intl.141
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.81
LGAUSALaGuardia72
BOSUSALogan Intl.57

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