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$188+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$188
(Delta)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$670
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:04 pmOMA - LIR
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/183:40 pmLIR - OMA
2 stops16h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:32 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1911:32 amSJO - DSM
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/129:40 amOMA - SJO
1 stop25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/156:05 pmSJO - OMA
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:40 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1712:30 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops19h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:16 amOMA - LIR
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Wed 6/181:25 pmLIR - OMA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:13 amOMA - SAL
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/46:00 amSAL - OMA
2 stops16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$415
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/98:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1211:26 amDSM - SAL
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/911:45 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/285:17 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1912:50 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$435
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Fri 6/135:23 pmDSM - PTY
2 stops25h 39mKLM
Fri 6/202:23 pmPTY - DSM
2 stops19h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/29$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:35 amDSM - PTY
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 5/318:00 amPTY - DSM
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/28$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:45 pmDSM - PTY
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/313:30 pmPTY - DSM
2 stops18h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$446

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Central America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Central America that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/10

6:04 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Liberia

Wed 6/18

3:40 pm-8:43 am

2 stops16h 03m

$317

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:32 pm-10:37 am

2 stops17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

11:32 am-7:40 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$368

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/12

9:40 am-10:37 am

1 stop25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/15

6:05 pm-9:05 am

2 stops38h 00m

$379

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/27

7:40 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops17h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/17

12:30 pm-8:57 am

2 stops19h 27m

$398

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/10

5:16 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Liberia

Wed 6/18

1:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 00m

$405

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/28

11:36 am-11:58 pm

2 stops13h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$415

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

8:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/9

8:00 am-10:22 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$421

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

6:45 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops26h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/8

1:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$424

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/24

9:41 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

7:35 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$426

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:23 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/20

2:23 pm-9:38 am

2 stops19h 15m

$435

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Central America

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Iowa to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 IA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Central America are Delta ($188), United Airlines ($194), and American Airlines ($217).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Iowa to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Central America

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$289Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$456Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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