$229+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 18, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 18, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 11/36:04 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops20h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 11/103:13 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops17h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 11/36:04 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop18h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 11/102:39 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2410:12 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/265:09 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop21h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 9/307:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops15h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16![American Airlines logo]()
$534
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:25 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 35m
Southwest
Wed 10/1412:35 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops21h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:50 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop12h 50m
Southwest
Thu 10/19:00 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/265:35 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/301:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/16![Delta logo]()
$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 9/35:35 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Tue 9/151:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/15![Delta logo]()
$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/155:08 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops20h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18![American Airlines logo]()
$579
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sun 10/115:00 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop14h 25m
Southwest
Fri 10/169:00 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$581
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:10 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 9/159:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 12/66:30 pm
OMA
- LIR
1 stop18h 10m
Delta
Wed 12/162:05 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop10h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/14![Delta logo]()
$586
Best flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 18, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:50 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop12h 50m
Southwest
Thu 10/19:00 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop25h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/65:27 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops30h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 6/91:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops33h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 6/242:45 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops22h 09m
Delta
Tue 7/71:16 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/15![Delta logo]()
$703
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:42 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1612:44 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops20h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$791
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/273:24 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops20h 58m
British Airways
Sat 7/42:27 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops21h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 5/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,078
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/26:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Thu 7/98:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 9/167:38 pm
OMA
- LIR
1 stop19h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 9/212:10 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop18h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 11/36:15 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 11/1012:35 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13![United Airlines logo]()
$688
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Wed 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/14![Delta logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 7/227:46 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops18h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 7/273:38 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops20h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15![American Airlines logo]()
$663
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:00 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
Thu 8/139:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 8/58:45 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14![United Airlines logo]()
$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/66:00 am
MLI
- SJO
2 stops17h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 6/1411:59 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop22h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18![American Airlines logo]()
$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 5/285:56 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Sat 5/301:20 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/18![Delta logo]()
$766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/28:00 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 7/911:10 am
LIR
- OMA
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18![United Airlines logo]()
$707
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/126:30 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops17h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/192:10 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops21h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/105:05 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop18h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 6/173:08 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops19h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13![American Airlines logo]()
$691
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/305:05 am
CID
- LIR
1 stop10h 32m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/63:37 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop29h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,882
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:30 am
CID
- LIR
2 stops30h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 10/81:20 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops19h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$711
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/16:25 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Southwest
Wed 7/88:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$725
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/305:35 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Tue 7/71:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/16![Delta logo]()
$829
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/102:31 pm
MLI
- LIR
2 stops22h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 7/163:27 pm
LIR
- MLI
2 stops26h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17![United Airlines logo]()
$719
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 9/116:30 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 9/167:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops14h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 11/31:45 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops21h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 11/108:45 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17![United Airlines logo]()
$733
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/296:00 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops14h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 7/87:00 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops15h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:06 am
OMA
- LIR
2 stops25h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/93:27 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14![United Airlines logo]()
$736
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 6/275:35 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Sat 7/41:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/13![Delta logo]()
$984
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/86:30 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 7/147:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18![American Airlines logo]()
$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/59:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop13h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 6/131:00 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17![United Airlines logo]()
$740
Last-minute flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 5/2812:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 6/42:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15![American Airlines logo]()
$669
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:20 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Thu 6/41:40 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop10h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 6/712:30 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops22h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/66:00 am
MLI
- SJO
2 stops17h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 6/1411:59 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop22h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18![American Airlines logo]()
$690
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/106:04 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops18h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 6/173:08 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops19h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13![American Airlines logo]()
$637
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/125:13 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops19h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 6/193:37 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop16h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$687
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 6/234:11 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/292:20 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2410:12 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2410:12 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/77:07 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$688
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/255:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Wed 7/88:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2610:12 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops48h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$696
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:30 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops41h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 6/2912:30 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops21h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14![United Airlines logo]()
$684
One-way flights from Iowa to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 18, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 18, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/236:00 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/14![Delta logo]()
$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/151:53 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops22h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/14![Delta logo]()
$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13![American Airlines logo]()
$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/196:00 am
MLI
- SJO
2 stops14h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17![American Airlines logo]()
$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 8/2211:39 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop27h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/247:20 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 8/217:20 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 6/38:19 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops53h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/114:59 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop16h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/187:00 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops28h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 8/158:05 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops54h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
Find flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 18, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $503 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $229 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $913 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 May 18, 2026.
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OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 9/18
6:50 am-6:40 pm
1 stop12h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/1
9:00 am-10:05 pm
1 stop12h 05m
$566
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 8/15
5:06 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop21h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/22
1:29 pm-4:22 pm
1 stop25h 53m
$594
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 7/2
6:10 am-7:40 pm
2 stops14h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/9
8:45 am-11:30 pm
2 stops13h 45m
$650
OmahaLiberia
OMA - LIR
OMALIR
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 9/16
7:38 pm-1:45 pm
1 stop19h 07m
Liberia
Mon 9/21
2:10 pm-9:13 am
1 stop18h 03m
$651
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 7/22
7:46 pm-1:11 pm
2 stops18h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 7/27
3:38 pm-12:54 pm
2 stops20h 16m
$663
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 6/6
5:27 pm-10:39 pm
2 stops30h 12m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 6/9
1:25 pm-12:19 am
2 stops33h 54m
$665
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 8/6
7:00 am-6:40 pm
2 stops12h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/13
9:00 am-10:10 pm
2 stops12h 10m
$675
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
6:15 am-7:53 pm
2 stops13h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/10
12:35 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop9h 55m
$688
MolineSan José
MLI - SJO
MLISJO
Moline Quad-City
Sat 6/6
6:00 am-10:43 pm
2 stops17h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 6/14
11:59 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop22h 31m
$690
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Wed 6/10
5:05 am-10:43 pm
1 stop18h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/17
3:08 pm-11:54 am
2 stops19h 46m
$691
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$236 | Average$751 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$389 | Average$686 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$648 | Average$771 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |