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$139+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$384
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$475
From Iowa to Central America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 September 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/213:06 pmOMA - SAL
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/52:50 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/42:56 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/71:19 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/217:50 amOMA - SAL
2 stops29h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/46:55 amSAL - OMA
3 stops33h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$388
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 9/166:15 amDSM - SAL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/208:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/27:33 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/172:27 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/287:34 amOMA - SAL
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/33:00 amSAL - OMA
2 stops13h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/143:10 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/261:37 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/910:51 amDSM - SJO
1 stop25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/31:16 amSJO - DSM
2 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/196:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/261:20 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/273:06 pmOMA - SAL
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/301:25 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/296:00 amOMA - SAL
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amSAL - OMA
1 stop15h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/27:33 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/163:31 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops22h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$460

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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 September 14, 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

Fly to

Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

3:06 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

2:50 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$384

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

3:06 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/4

6:55 am-10:07 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$384

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/2

7:33 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops18h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/17

3:31 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$388

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/28

8:15 am-8:19 pm

1 stop13h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/4

6:55 am-4:11 pm

3 stops33h 16m

$388

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

1:16 am-10:21 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$392

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

6:55 am-10:21 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$398

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

5:18 pm-5:45 am

2 stops12h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/9

2:30 am-2:19 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$398

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

4:25 pm-11:55 am

2 stops19h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/10

2:10 pm-8:58 am

2 stops18h 48m

$402

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/26

3:31 pm-10:40 am

2 stops19h 09m

$424

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/6

6:13 am-10:13 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$450

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, 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 September 14, 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.

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 6h 11m. 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 Delta ($198), American Airlines ($198), and Frontier ($198).

  • 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, 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 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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$411Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$427Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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