How long is the flight from Des Moines to Central America?

Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Central America in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 38m. The distance between Des Moines and Central America is about 1687 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Central America one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. United Airlines flights start at $304 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $363 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Central America?

The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Central America are Des Moines - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Des Moines - Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson and Des Moines - Guatemala City La Aurora.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Central America?

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Central America, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Central America?

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Central America. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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Sun 11/1610:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$323

Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - GUA

2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$325

Thu 11/1310:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$330

Mon 12/16:53 pmDSM - SJO

1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - DSM

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$354

Sun 11/1610:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/262:55 pmGUA - DSM

2 stops44h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$355

Thu 11/1310:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/242:55 pmGUA - DSM

2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$360

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1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/262:55 pmGUA - DSM

2 stops44h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$365

Mon 12/16:53 pmDSM - SJO

1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$387

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2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$417

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2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - DSM

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$420

Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - MGA

1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/172:48 amMGA - DSM

1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$423

Mon 12/16:53 pmDSM - SJO

1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/712:39 pmSJO - DSM

2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$433

Best flights from Des Moines to Central America
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Sun 2/111:35 amDSM - SJO

1 stop12h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/118:00 amSJO - DSM

1 stop15h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$350

Wed 1/76:48 pmDSM - SJO

1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/158:45 amSJO - DSM

1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$350

Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - MGA

1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/172:48 amMGA - DSM

1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$423

Tue 4/75:45 amDSM - BZE

1 stop6h 30mDelta

Wed 4/1512:35 pmBZE - DSM

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$524

Fri 2/611:42 amDSM - SJO

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop11h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$350

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1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines

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1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$350

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1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/253:56 pmSJO - DSM

2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$354

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2 stops14h 51mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/243:56 pmSJO - DSM

2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$394

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2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines

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2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$454

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3 stops18h 23mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$525

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1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines

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1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$462

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1 stop8h 16mDelta

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1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$575

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2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops23h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$454

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Deal found 10/27

$462

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1 stop8h 16mDelta

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1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$575

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1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 10/26

$461

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1 stop20h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$558

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Deal found 10/25

$462

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Wed 1/142:05 pmLIR - DSM

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$579

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2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$466

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2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$467

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2 stops21h 29mDelta

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2 stops19h 09mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$579

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2 stops20h 47mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$466

Wed 12/108:00 amDSM - GUA

1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$625

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2 stops20h 29mDelta

Thu 1/152:05 pmLIR - DSM

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$579

Tue 12/98:00 amDSM - SAL

2 stops14h 47mUnited Airlines

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2 stops20h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$484

Thu 2/267:46 pmDSM - PTY

2 stops18h 28mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops20h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$466

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2 stops24h 46mDelta

Thu 1/152:05 pmLIR - DSM

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$579

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2 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$486

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Central America
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Sat 11/88:02 amDSM - SAL

2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/126:55 amSAL - DSM

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$467

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1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$476

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1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$484

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1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$330

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1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$360

Thu 11/1310:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/262:55 pmGUA - DSM

2 stops44h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$365

Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - GUA

2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$325

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1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - DSM

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$323

Sun 11/1610:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/262:55 pmGUA - DSM

2 stops44h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$355

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1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/274:41 pmPTY - DSM

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Deal found 10/28

$466

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1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$420

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1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$456

One-way flights from Des Moines to Central America
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Thu 11/1310:50 amDSM - GUA

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$150

Tue 1/611:42 amDSM - SJO

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$163

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2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$174

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1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$203

Sun 11/169:03 pmDSM - GUA

2 stops15h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$207

Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - SJO

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$221

Fri 1/22:50 pmDSM - SJO

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$237

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3 stops49h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$242

Mon 1/55:07 amDSM - LIR

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$278

Fri 12/128:15 amDSM - BZE

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$304

Tue 1/64:25 pmDSM - GUA

2 stops19h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$309

Thu 1/112:00 pmDSM - GUA

3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

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Des Moines

Sun 2/1

11:35 am-11:43 pm

1 stop12h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:48 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

11:26 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

3:56 pm-10:46 am

2 stops18h 50m

$354

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-8:51 pm

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:56 pm-10:46 am

2 stops18h 50m

$394

Des MoinesManagua

DSM - MGA

DSMMGA

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

2:56 pm-12:58 am

1 stop10h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/17

2:48 am-10:36 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$423

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

11:54 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$454

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:00 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops20h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

1:31 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$454

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

2:50 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$461

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Central America?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Central America (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 CA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Central America at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Central America, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,994 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Central America?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Central America. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Central America?
Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Central America in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 38m. The distance between Des Moines and Central America is about 1687 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Central America one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. United Airlines flights start at $304 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $363 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Central America?
The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Central America are Des Moines - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Des Moines - Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson and Des Moines - Guatemala City La Aurora.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Central America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Central America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Central America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Central America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Central America 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 Central America?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Central America (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Central America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$414	Average$665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$445	Average$724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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