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$186+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
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 October 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$679
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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 October 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/106:54 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1312:34 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:20 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/232:50 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$397
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/77:04 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1312:34 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/158:15 amOMA - SAL
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:55 amSAL - OMA
1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/136:00 amOMA - SAL
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/242:50 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/105:39 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/161:30 pmSJO - OMA
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:15 amDSM - PTY
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/268:55 amPTY - DSM
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:05 amDSM - PTY
1 stop12h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/274:41 pmPTY - DSM
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:02 amDSM - SAL
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:55 amSAL - DSM
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:00 amOMA - SAL
2 stops16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/152:27 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/133:17 pmDSM - PTY
2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/204:41 pmPTY - DSM
1 stop30h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$475
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/77:04 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:34 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$480

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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 October 31, 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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Return

Price

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

8:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$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

Thu 2/5

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

8:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

12:23 am-10:46 am

1 stop10h 23m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

6:48 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$350

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops15h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/18

6:55 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$414

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

3:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$428

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops23h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/24

6:55 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$444

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

8:15 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 12/26

8:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$462

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

8:08 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/6

11:35 am-10:36 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$462

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $278). Flying from Iowa to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 October 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to Central America at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 30m. The distance from Iowa to 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 Iowa to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Central America are United Airlines ($203), American Airlines ($207), and Delta ($229).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $278). Flying from Iowa to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$414Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$414Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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