$368+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Costa Rica
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
May 4 — May 111
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $368 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $621 |
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$368
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 6/305:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1111:59 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$506
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:30 amDSM - SJO
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Wed 9/108:50 amSJO - DSM
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$509
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 7/85:00 amDSM - LIR
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1512:45 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$545
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/293:01 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/55:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$584
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:45 pmDSM - LIR
1 stop18h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/31:20 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$637
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/135:52 pmDSM - LIR
2 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/207:55 amLIR - DSM
3 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$837
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 30mAvianca
Fri 8/221:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops18h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/29![Avianca logo]()
$951
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.
Fri 12/192:14 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Thu 12/257:05 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$1,261
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops14h 25mAir Canada
Fri 12/268:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops38h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28![Air Canada logo]()
$1,844
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Fly from
Des Moines
Fly to
Costa Rica
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 6/30
5:00 am-10:04 pm
1 stop18h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/11
11:59 pm-9:03 am
1 stop8h 04m
$506
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 9/3
6:30 am-6:55 pm
2 stops13h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/10
8:50 am-10:20 pm
2 stops12h 30m
$509
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Tue 7/8
5:00 am-2:45 pm
1 stop10h 45m
Liberia
Tue 7/15
12:45 pm-11:01 pm
1 stop9h 16m
$545
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 5/29
3:01 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop8h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 6/5
5:30 am-2:15 pm
1 stop7h 45m
$584
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Fri 5/30
6:45 pm-11:46 am
1 stop18h 01m
Liberia
Tue 6/3
1:20 pm-10:22 pm
1 stop8h 02m
$637
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Fri 6/13
5:52 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops19h 08m
Liberia
Fri 6/20
7:55 am-5:16 pm
3 stops32h 21m
$837
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 8/19
8:00 am-11:30 pm
2 stops16h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 8/22
1:55 am-9:45 pm
2 stops18h 50m
$951
Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica 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 DSM to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica as you normally would.
Rainfall in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca from Des Moines to Costa Rica have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$289 | Average$621 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$449 | Average$664 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$470 | Average$691 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |