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$191+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
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 March 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/69:40 am
OMA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 5/132:08 pm
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/286:00 am
CID
-
SJO
2 stops14h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:10 pm
SJO
-
CID
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/12:56 pm
OMA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 5/812:35 pm
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop10h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/113:48 pm
MLI
-
SJO
2 stops20h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
MLI
2 stops11h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/178:05 am
OMA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 4/247:55 am
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop13h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/21:14 pm
CID
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 5/96:30 am
SJO
-
CID
2 stops16h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$419
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:19 pm
OMA
-
SJO
2 stops21h 49m
GOL
Wed 4/2912:35 pm
SJO
-
OMA
2 stops20h 35m
GOL
Deal found 3/19$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:45 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$455
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:07 pm
OMA
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
GOL
Fri 4/242:22 pm
SJO
-
OMA
2 stops22h 21m
GOL
Deal found 3/18$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/1111:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop24h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/227:32 pm
OMA
-
SJO
2 stops18h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 8/2812:50 pm
SJO
-
OMA
2 stops21h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/36:15 am
OMA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 5/101:25 pm
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$479

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 March 21, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$354
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$191
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

$943
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

2:22 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$359

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/11

6:40 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops19h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

11:35 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop22h 51m

$397

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/17

8:05 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

7:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$414
Quickest round-trip

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/4

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$524

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/15

3:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops19h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-12:27 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$529

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/4

8:30 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:25 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 02m

$529

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/15

9:52 am-1:58 pm

1 stop29h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-11:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$570

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$578

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$585

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$590

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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 $271). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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.

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 Southwest can get you from Iowa to Costa Rica in just under 8h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 18m. Iowa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2248 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $271). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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