$334+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Nov 2 — Nov 91
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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 12/67:32 pm -
1 stop18h 11m
Sun 12/136:07 am -
1 stop17h 52m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 12/85:26 am -
1 stop8h 17m
Thu 12/176:22 am -
1 stop18h 11m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 49m
Thu 11/191:59 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/132:51 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Fri 11/207:00 am -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/296:45 pm -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 11/52:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/23:31 pm -
2 stops21h 36m
Tue 2/21:20 pm -
2 stops11h 06m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$678
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/297:42 pm -
1 stop19h 18m
Thu 11/52:07 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$684
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 12/123:31 pm -
2 stops21h 04m
Sat 12/193:15 pm -
1 stop9h 28m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/296:45 pm -
2 stops17h 09m
Thu 11/52:20 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$774
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 11/166:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Mon 11/233:23 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 11/137:37 pm -
2 stops18h 14m
Fri 11/203:32 pm -
2 stops17h 32m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$779
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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 12/26:00 am -
2 stops14h 51m
Tue 2/21:20 pm -
2 stops11h 06m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 3/18:00 am -
1 stop10h 37m
Sun 3/78:35 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/162:59 pm -
1 stop7h 16m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 1/67:57 pm -
2 stops17h 54m
Wed 1/131:20 pm -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 1/66:30 pm -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 1/131:25 pm -
1 stop21h 19m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 1/194:56 pm -
2 stops21h 20m
Tue 1/263:42 pm -
2 stops22h 27m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$735
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/62:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
1 stop15h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 1/113:00 pm -
1 stop22h 10m
Sat 1/162:06 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$768
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 1/315:45 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 2/63:25 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$760
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 2/87:57 pm -
2 stops18h 45m
Mon 3/82:37 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 12/315:00 am -
2 stops17h 32m
Mon 3/811:28 pm -
2 stops15h 13m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 2/410:57 am -
1 stop25h 27m
Tue 2/93:42 pm -
1 stop8h 17m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$768
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 11/137:26 pm -
2 stops17h 07m
Fri 11/203:23 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$779
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 1/315:45 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 2/72:00 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 12/226:16 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Tue 12/291:30 pm -
2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$881
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated October 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Data last updated October 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/288:00 am -
2 stops12h 39m
Wed 11/42:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/286:05 am -
2 stops15h 16m
Wed 11/43:54 pm -
2 stops18h 54m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/296:45 pm -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 11/52:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/297:42 pm -
1 stop19h 18m
Thu 11/52:07 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/296:45 pm -
2 stops17h 09m
Thu 11/52:20 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$774
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/23:31 pm -
2 stops21h 36m
Tue 2/21:20 pm -
2 stops11h 06m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$678
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 49m
Thu 11/191:59 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/132:51 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Fri 11/207:00 am -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$673
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 11/143:31 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Fri 11/2012:37 am -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 11/166:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Mon 11/233:23 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 11/186:00 am -
2 stops14h 50m
Mon 11/303:03 pm -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$728
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 11/305:01 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Sun 12/2012:43 am -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$759
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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Wed 12/97:24 am -
2 stops14h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Delta logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 12/93:20 pm -
2 stops21h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/35:39 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$393
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/38:00 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 11/46:00 am -
2 stops14h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 12/236:16 pm -
1 stop18h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 11/56:00 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 1/28:05 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 12/296:42 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 11/42:45 pm -
3 stops34h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 1/15:30 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 12/121:15 pm -
2 stops22h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$467
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 October 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $586 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $334 (Delta) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $758 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 3, 2026.
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
7:24 am-10:17 pm
2 stops14h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$334
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Sun 12/6
5:20 am-12:45 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$382
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
5:20 am-12:45 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$382
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
5:39 am-1:00 pm
1 stop7h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$393
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
8:00 am-6:50 pm
2 stops10h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$396
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
6:00 am-8:50 pm
2 stops14h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$407
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
1:15 pm-11:54 am
2 stops22h 39m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$447
Des MoinesLiberia
DSM Des Moines - LIR Liberia
DSMLIR
Des Moines
Tue 12/29
6:42 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops18h 28m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$447
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
2:45 pm-1:25 am
3 stops34h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$460
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 12/24
5:05 am-1:56 pm
1 stop8h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$473
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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $666). 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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6.7
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7.4
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7.3
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7.1
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8.1
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8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Food
6.7
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7.4
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7.3
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7.1
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7.7
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8.1
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8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Food
6.7
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7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
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7.7
Crew
8.1
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8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$419 | Average$768 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$648 | Average$849 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |