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$162+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Central America

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 January 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/28:29 pm
DSM
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SJO
2 stops39h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/194:19 pm
OMA
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BZE
2 stops21h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 5/2211:26 am
BZE
-
OMA
2 stops20h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/25:24 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
Delta
Wed 3/117:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/28:29 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops39h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1011:35 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/35:24 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 5/35:45 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Tue 5/121:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 5/65:45 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops19h 19m
Delta
Fri 5/151:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops25h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1312:31 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/265:17 pm
OMA
-
SAL
2 stops19h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 3/63:47 pm
SAL
-
OMA
2 stops17h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 5/410:23 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1312:31 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 5/135:29 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Sun 5/171:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/28:29 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops39h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/811:35 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop21h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$406

Find flight deals from Iowa to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$490
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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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Central America that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

5:24 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$378

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/29

6:05 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/14

3:40 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$411

OmahaBelize City

OMA - BZE

OMABZE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/7

5:17 pm-10:41 am

1 stop17h 24m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Wed 3/11

1:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$417

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/9

5:04 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops21h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/16

1:37 pm-11:46 am

2 stops22h 09m

$423

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

5:17 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops19h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/6

3:04 pm-8:57 am

1 stop17h 53m

$430

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

8:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

12:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$442

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

6:11 am-9:19 pm

1 stop15h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/6

6:55 am-6:54 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$446

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/16

1:14 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

11:35 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$452

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Central America

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $236). Flying from Iowa to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Central America?

    Departing from Iowa to Central America will take you 9h 25m. The distance from Iowa to Central America is about 1967 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 United Airlines ($193), Avianca ($242), and Delta ($259).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Central America?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $236). Flying from Iowa to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 Iowa to Central America

Discover the top 3 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$431Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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