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$183+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Costa Rica
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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:55 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amSJO - OMA
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:55 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:30 amSJO - OMA
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/217:10 amOMA - SJO
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:20 amSJO - OMA
2 stops12h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/217:10 amOMA - SJO
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:29 pmSJO - OMA
2 stops19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:15 amOMA - SJO
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amSJO - OMA
1 stop15h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$707
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:07 amDSM - SJO
1 stop17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/172:54 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$731
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/195:34 amDSM - SJO
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Sat 1/177:00 amSJO - DSM
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/16$766
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amDSM - LIR
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:23 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$768
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:35 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amSJO - DSM
2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/235:45 amDSM - SJO
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:31 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$821
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/248:47 amDSM - SJO
1 stop11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/112:54 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 amDSM - LIR
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Wed 1/72:05 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$827

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 December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$183
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$655
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:19 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

2:35 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop20h 39m

$406

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$418

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

12:03 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:35 am-11:43 pm

1 stop12h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

3:04 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

4:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$418

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

1:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

7:09 am-6:02 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$418

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

7:09 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-10:11 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$422

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

10:04 am-8:13 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

1:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$422

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Costa Rica

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $277). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Costa Rica?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Iowa to Costa Rica in just under 8h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 34m. Iowa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2253 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Costa Rica are American Airlines ($231), Delta ($259), and United Airlines ($285).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $277). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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 Iowa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$548Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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