Costa Rica

$342+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica
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 June 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 10/216:25 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops18h 35m
Southwest
Wed 10/289:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$516
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 9/265:30 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Fri 10/29:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/25$586
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/175:40 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Thu 8/279:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$598
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Mon 8/175:40 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/269:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 12/15:00 am
DSM
-
LIR
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 12/83:10 pm
LIR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$682
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/175:40 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Fri 8/289:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$695
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 8/299:32 am
DSM
-
LIR
1 stop29h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 9/212:35 pm
LIR
-
DSM
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$697
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 8/295:40 am
DSM
-
LIR
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Wed 9/21:25 pm
LIR
-
DSM
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$714
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/136:41 am
DSM
-
LIR
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Fri 9/182:18 pm
LIR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$716
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:20 pm
DSM
-
SJO
3 stops42h 10m
Avianca
Thu 8/274:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
3 stops23h 53m
Avianca
Deal found 6/23$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:20 pm
DSM
-
SJO
3 stops42h 10m
Avianca
Fri 8/283:10 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops29h 13m
Avianca
Deal found 6/23$743
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/176:33 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 8/271:03 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$748

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 June 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$516
(Southwest)

One-way from

$342
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$619
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Des Moines to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica 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 June 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

9:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$586

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$598

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Liberia

Wed 9/2

1:25 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$714

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

6:41 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Liberia

Fri 9/18

2:18 pm-9:17 am

1 stop17h 59m

$716

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Liberia

Fri 7/24

11:10 am-10:17 am

2 stops22h 07m

$721

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

6:33 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

2:56 pm-9:01 am

2 stops17h 05m

$753

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

6:22 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop20h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

1:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$760
Quickest round-trip

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

1:19 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$768

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

6:41 am-1:57 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

2:57 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$773

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

5:25 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/13

3:38 pm-8:14 am

2 stops16h 36m

$797

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Deals found on 6/28

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $393). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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.

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 June 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $714, Southwest can have you in Costa Rica from Des Moines in 7h 20m. The distance between Des Moines and Costa Rica is about 2193 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica 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 Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $393). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in May is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 Des Moines to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica. 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 June 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$393Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$648Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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