$303+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Costa Rica
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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 15, 2026.
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 August 15, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/27:26 pm -
2 stops17h 39m
Tue 2/26:00 am -
2 stops16h 11m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:22 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Wed 9/302:57 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/206:14 am -
1 stop8h 46m
Mon 11/26:20 am -
1 stop17h 39m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:41 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Wed 9/162:57 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:22 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Sat 10/31:00 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/277:58 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
2 stops16h 41m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/137:58 pm -
2 stops18h 49m
Fri 9/182:47 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$677
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 9/269:51 am -
1 stop28h 56m
Thu 10/12:18 pm -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/295:45 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 10/61:00 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 8/15![Delta logo]()
$722
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 12/2812:50 pm -
2 stops25h 10m
Thu 1/73:25 pm -
2 stops17h 59m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:45 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Wed 10/71:00 pm -
2 stops20h 11m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$747
Best flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 1/278:15 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 2/38:45 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 1/209:26 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 1/276:00 am -
2 stops16h 11m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$584
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2010:15 am -
2 stops11h 50m
Wed 1/277:05 am -
2 stops14h 19m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/137:58 pm -
2 stops18h 49m
Fri 9/182:47 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 8/14![American Airlines logo]()
$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/62:58 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sat 1/306:12 pm -
1 stop20h 21m
Thu 2/43:17 pm -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$683
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 11/276:45 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 12/18:45 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 12/16:45 pm -
2 stops18h 25m
Tue 12/85:15 pm -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$783
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 1/196:00 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Tue 1/263:13 pm -
2 stops21h 33m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 1/17:00 am -
2 stops28h 20m
Thu 1/73:25 pm -
2 stops17h 59m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/126:45 pm -
2 stops16h 59m
Mon 11/168:45 am -
2 stops13h 40m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$785
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 1/295:25 pm -
2 stops17h 55m
Thu 2/42:00 pm -
2 stops19h 24m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/247:40 pm -
2 stops18h 38m
Thu 10/12:47 pm -
2 stops20h 17m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$759
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:00 am -
2 stops30h 00m
Tue 10/61:00 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$779
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/177:40 pm -
1 stop19h 07m
Mon 9/212:47 pm -
2 stops22h 12m
Deal found 8/14![American Airlines logo]()
$802
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:41 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Wed 9/162:57 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/137:58 pm -
2 stops18h 49m
Fri 9/182:47 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$677
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/156:00 am -
2 stops15h 07m
Tue 9/292:57 pm -
2 stops22h 02m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/265:57 pm -
2 stops21h 00m
Wed 9/302:57 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:22 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Sat 10/31:00 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/266:00 am -
1 stop14h 37m
Wed 9/301:25 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$588
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/266:00 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Sat 10/35:05 am -
2 stops16h 11m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 9/269:51 am -
1 stop28h 56m
Thu 10/12:18 pm -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/277:58 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
2 stops16h 41m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$578
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/285:40 am -
2 stops14h 05m
Mon 10/59:00 am -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/286:41 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Mon 10/51:00 pm -
1 stop9h 07m
Deal found 8/14![American Airlines logo]()
$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/295:45 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 10/61:00 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 8/15![Delta logo]()
$722
One-way flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/255:40 am -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/256:54 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
3 stops41h 51m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$344
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm -
3 stops37h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/36:17 pm -
2 stops16h 41m
Deal found 8/12![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 1/303:29 pm -
1 stop23h 04m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:28 am -
2 stops27h 57m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 1/295:15 pm -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 1/293:15 pm -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/54:13 pm -
2 stops20h 54m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 12/296:45 pm -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:45 pm -
3 stops22h 45m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$424
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $468 (Delta) |
One-way from | $303 (Southwest) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $976 |
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Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
2:58 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop7h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 12/17
7:00 am-6:05 pm
1 stop11h 05m
$488
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 1/27
8:15 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop16h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/3
8:45 am-10:30 pm
1 stop13h 45m
$578
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 1/20
9:26 am-8:16 pm
2 stops10h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/27
6:00 am-10:11 pm
2 stops16h 11m
$584
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 1/20
10:15 am-10:05 pm
2 stops11h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/27
7:05 am-9:24 pm
2 stops14h 19m
$584
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Sun 12/6
2:58 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop7h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 12/13
7:00 am-6:05 pm
1 stop11h 05m
$643
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Sun 9/13
7:58 pm-1:47 pm
2 stops18h 49m
Liberia
Fri 9/18
2:47 pm-9:17 am
2 stops17h 30m
$677
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Sat 1/30
6:12 pm-2:33 pm
1 stop20h 21m
Liberia
Thu 2/4
3:17 pm-11:09 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$683
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Tue 1/19
6:00 am-2:33 pm
1 stop8h 33m
Liberia
Tue 1/26
3:13 pm-12:46 pm
2 stops21h 33m
$727
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Fri 11/27
6:45 pm-12:35 pm
1 stop17h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/1
8:45 am-10:30 pm
1 stop13h 45m
$753
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Fri 1/1
7:00 am-11:20 am
2 stops28h 20m
Liberia
Thu 1/7
3:25 pm-9:24 am
2 stops17h 59m
$756
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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 $686). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $959). 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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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 August 15, 2026.
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Entertainment
7.8
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7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
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10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
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10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
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1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
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1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$393 | Average$773 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$419 | Average$764 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$653 | Average$803 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |