$289+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/145:40 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Mon 9/289:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$586
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 8/165:40 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Sun 8/239:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11![Southwest logo]()
$606
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 11/266:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Thu 12/179:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11![Southwest logo]()
$630
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/234:30 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Fri 10/309:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$655
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Tue 8/44:14 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop23h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/82:20 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 11/295:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Fri 12/187:00 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop10h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$688
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 11/235:25 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Thu 12/177:00 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop15h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$693
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/97:02 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop28h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1711:59 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 9/135:45 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Fri 9/181:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Wed 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/136:15 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops20h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 9/182:10 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop18h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12![American Airlines logo]()
$711
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 9/114:13 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops19h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 9/167:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$713
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/234:30 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Fri 10/309:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8![Southwest logo]()
$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/157:02 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops19h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 6/247:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops16h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7![American Airlines logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 10/286:15 am
DSM
- LIR
2 stops12h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 11/612:50 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7![United Airlines logo]()
$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 9/135:45 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Fri 9/181:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/11![Delta logo]()
$706
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 8/167:10 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 35m
Southwest
Sun 8/239:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 10/285:45 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Fri 11/62:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/136:50 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 7/151:20 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8![United Airlines logo]()
$706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 8/66:30 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 8/131:29 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10![American Airlines logo]()
$708
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 10/288:15 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops16h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 11/42:20 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7![United Airlines logo]()
$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Wed 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/133:48 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops20h 12m
American Airlines
Fri 9/182:10 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops22h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$711
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/257:10 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$775
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/236:15 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 10/3011:35 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8![United Airlines logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/257:13 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 7/312:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$778
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/146:15 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 9/287:55 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9![United Airlines logo]()
$713
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/1510:23 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/244:18 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops46h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$755
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/165:27 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 25m
JetBlue
Sun 8/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/11![JetBlue logo]()
$768
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/257:10 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/285:25 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop18h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 6/22:09 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop18h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7![American Airlines logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/18:02 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 6/86:01 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops17h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8![American Airlines logo]()
$785
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/97:02 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop28h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1711:59 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$699
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/97:09 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops28h 34m
GOL
Wed 6/172:10 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops21h 42m
GOL
Deal found 5/10![GOL logo]()
$780
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Tue 6/95:34 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops19h 20m
Delta
Tue 6/161:19 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops23h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$783
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/157:02 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops19h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 6/2411:59 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7![American Airlines logo]()
$693
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/154:48 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops19h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 6/202:45 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops21h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,050
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 6/236:20 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 6/303:27 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops18h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9![United Airlines logo]()
$898
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 6/238:05 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops18h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 6/302:45 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops16h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9![American Airlines logo]()
$1,025
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/1710:06 pm
DSM
- LIR
3 stops33h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/51:30 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops22h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11![Southwest logo]()
$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/175:40 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 6/55:30 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop18h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/58:00 am
DSM
- SJO
3 stops15h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11![United Airlines logo]()
$2,513
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 May 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $586 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $289 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $819 |
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Fri 10/23
4:30 pm-6:00 am
2 stops14h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/30
9:00 am-11:30 pm
2 stops13h 30m
$655
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Sun 8/16
7:10 pm-12:45 pm
2 stops18h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/23
9:00 am-10:35 pm
2 stops12h 35m
$675
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 6/15
7:02 pm-1:08 pm
2 stops19h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/24
7:00 am-12:12 am
2 stops16h 12m
$693
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Wed 10/28
6:15 am-5:37 pm
2 stops12h 22m
Liberia
Fri 11/6
12:50 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop10h 49m
$706
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Sun 9/13
5:45 am-12:00 pm
1 stop7h 15m
Liberia
Fri 9/18
1:25 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop8h 01m
$706
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Wed 10/28
5:45 am-12:00 pm
1 stop7h 15m
Liberia
Fri 11/6
2:25 pm-10:29 pm
1 stop8h 04m
$706
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Mon 7/13
6:50 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops18h 20m
Liberia
Wed 7/15
1:20 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop8h 15m
$706
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM - LIR
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Wed 10/28
8:15 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops16h 55m
Liberia
Wed 11/4
2:20 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop8h 10m
$706
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 8/6
6:30 am-1:52 pm
1 stop8h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/13
1:29 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop9h 19m
$708
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Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Fri 9/11
5:45 am-11:54 am
1 stop7h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/16
1:25 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop8h 01m
$708
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $286). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $674). 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 May 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
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1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
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1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$417 | Average$704 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$716 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |