$212+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
mag 17 — mag 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals
Find cheap flights from Iowa to Costa Rica with Cheapflights
1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica
Cheapest
Best
Last-minute
One-way
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 aprile 17, 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 aprile 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer 5/62:55 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
mer 5/132:08 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop17h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
gio 5/146:06 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
gio 5/219:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mer 9/166:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
mer 9/239:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/15![Southwest logo]()
$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
sab 8/155:08 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
sab 8/222:52 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
sab 9/55:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
sab 9/127:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops15h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13![American Airlines logo]()
$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
ven 5/156:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop14h 22m
United Airlines
mar 5/191:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14![United Airlines logo]()
$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer 5/1312:56 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
dom 5/1711:35 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop13h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
ven 8/712:37 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
dom 8/164:35 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
gio 5/146:08 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop16h 28m
American Airlines
gio 5/2111:59 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16![American Airlines logo]()
$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mer 7/2210:12 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
gio 8/69:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$572
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
ven 5/810:23 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
gio 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
ven 8/212:53 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop18h 27m
Multiple Airlines
dom 8/309:35 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop30h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$581
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 aprile 17, 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 aprile 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mer 5/66:55 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops15h 41m
American Airlines
mer 5/1311:35 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13![American Airlines logo]()
$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mer 5/271:48 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops9h 51m
United Airlines
ven 5/2912:30 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$565
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun 5/257:10 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Southwest
ven 5/299:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
ven 5/293:57 pm
DSM
- SJO
3 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
ven 6/51:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mer 9/165:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
mer 9/231:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/15![Delta logo]()
$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
sab 8/1511:59 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop26h 53m
American Airlines
sab 8/222:52 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12![American Airlines logo]()
$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
sab 9/57:32 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops17h 02m
American Airlines
sab 9/127:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops15h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13![American Airlines logo]()
$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun 5/118:30 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
gio 5/147:55 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14![United Airlines logo]()
$591
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 5/86:50 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
gio 5/149:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16![Southwest logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun 9/142:59 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop29h 38m
United Airlines
ven 9/188:45 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop28h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15![United Airlines logo]()
$608
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
dom 9/135:45 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
ven 9/181:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/13![Delta logo]()
$706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun 7/206:47 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
gio 7/232:12 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12![American Airlines logo]()
$598
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 7/35:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
mer 7/88:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16![Southwest logo]()
$665
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mer 5/276:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
lun 6/18:45 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mer 5/65:30 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
lun 5/111:25 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop9h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
gio 5/286:00 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops14h 24m
American Airlines
mer 6/32:09 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops20h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$599
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
ven 8/217:00 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
dom 8/309:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12![Southwest logo]()
$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
sab 9/191:33 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops23h 48m
United Airlines
mer 9/231:25 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops27h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12![United Airlines logo]()
$638
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
ven 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
mer 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/12![Delta logo]()
$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mer 5/277:50 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops17h 00m
American Airlines
dom 5/3111:59 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16![American Airlines logo]()
$600
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
gio 5/216:50 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
gio 6/48:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12![Southwest logo]()
$680
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
dom 5/105:27 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
sab 5/162:40 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops20h 44m
Delta
Deal found 4/12![Delta logo]()
$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
sab 6/66:04 pm
CID
- SJO
1 stop21h 04m
American Airlines
ven 6/1211:59 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12![American Airlines logo]()
$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mer 9/166:15 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop14h 22m
United Airlines
mer 9/231:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12![United Airlines logo]()
$688
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
sab 5/305:35 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 25m
Southwest
sab 6/68:45 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/15![Southwest logo]()
$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
ven 6/55:05 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
ven 6/1211:59 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12![American Airlines logo]()
$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun 5/253:01 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
gio 5/2812:30 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop12h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun 5/254:24 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops20h 26m
American Airlines
ven 6/56:00 am
SJO
- MLI
2 stops16h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun 8/246:50 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops18h 31m
United Airlines
gio 8/271:25 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14![United Airlines logo]()
$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun 6/84:24 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops21h 45m
American Airlines
ven 6/122:09 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15![American Airlines logo]()
$628
Last-minute flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated aprile 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated aprile 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer 5/62:55 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
mer 5/132:08 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop17h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
ven 5/810:23 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
gio 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 5/86:50 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
gio 5/149:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16![Southwest logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun 5/118:30 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
gio 5/147:55 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14![United Airlines logo]()
$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer 5/1312:56 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
dom 5/1711:35 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop13h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
gio 5/146:06 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
gio 5/219:35 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
gio 5/146:08 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop16h 28m
American Airlines
gio 5/2111:59 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16![American Airlines logo]()
$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
ven 5/156:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop14h 22m
United Airlines
mar 5/191:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14![United Airlines logo]()
$528
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun 5/257:10 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Southwest
ven 5/299:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun 5/253:57 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
ven 5/291:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
gio 5/2812:40 pm
CID
- SJO
1 stop11h 02m
American Airlines
mer 6/311:59 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$594
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
ven 5/299:51 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops42h 27m
Multiple Airlines
ven 6/51:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$584
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 aprile 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated aprile 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
sab 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun 6/85:59 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 6/248:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
ven 6/129:02 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop24h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
sab 6/66:11 pm
CID
- SJO
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$271
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 9/166:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mar 6/96:37 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mer 6/2412:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15![American Airlines logo]()
$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
lun 8/1710:06 pm
DSM
- LIR
3 stops33h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sab 8/155:24 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops16h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Copa Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sab 8/151:49 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
ven 6/56:44 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14![American Airlines logo]()
$303
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 aprile 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $466 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $212 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $638 |
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 aprile 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Costa Rica that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
mer 5/6
6:55 am-9:36 pm
2 stops15h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer 5/13
11:35 pm-9:03 am
1 stop8h 28m
$471
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
sab 8/15
11:59 am-1:52 pm
1 stop26h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
sab 8/22
2:52 pm-11:19 am
2 stops19h 27m
$509
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
sab 9/5
7:32 pm-11:34 am
2 stops17h 02m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
sab 9/12
7:00 am-11:37 pm
2 stops15h 37m
$526
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
mer 5/27
1:48 pm-10:39 pm
2 stops9h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven 5/29
12:30 am-12:42 pm
2 stops11h 12m
$565
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
lun 5/11
8:30 pm-7:37 pm
2 stops24h 07m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
gio 5/14
7:55 am-10:27 am
2 stops25h 32m
$591
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
lun 7/20
6:47 am-1:00 pm
1 stop7h 13m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
gio 7/23
2:12 pm-11:49 pm
1 stop8h 37m
$598
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
gio 5/28
6:00 am-7:24 pm
2 stops14h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer 6/3
2:09 pm-11:12 am
2 stops20h 03m
$599
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
mer 5/27
7:50 pm-11:50 am
2 stops17h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
dom 5/31
11:59 pm-8:57 am
1 stop7h 58m
$600
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
lun 5/25
7:10 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops18h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven 5/29
9:00 am-11:05 pm
2 stops13h 05m
$605
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
lun 9/14
2:59 pm-7:37 pm
1 stop29h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ven 9/18
8:45 am-2:22 pm
1 stop28h 37m
$608
Showing 1-10 of 55 resultsSorted by cheapest first
Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
OMA-SJO
DSM-LIR
CID-SJO
OMA-LIR
CID-LIR
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Costa Rica
USIA-CR0
OMA-SJO
DSM-LIR
CID-SJO
OMA-LIR
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 $236). 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.
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Alternative routes
Complete your trip
Flights by cabin class
Other flight options
Popular flights
Return Flight Options
Top destinations
Alternative routes for Iowa to Costa Rica
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Complete your trip
Complete your trip to Costa Rica by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.
Search flights from Iowa to Costa Rica by cabin class
Find flights from Iowa to Costa Rica, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
Iowa and Costa Rica flights
Browse other Iowa and Costa Rica flight options. Last updated on aprile 17, 2026.
Popular flight searches
Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travelers in 2026
Find a return flight route from Costa Rica
Find the right flight back to Iowa after your stay in Costa Rica
Iowa to Costa Rica flights
Consider these flights traveling from Iowa to Costa Rica.
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 aprile 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$236 | Average$717 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$389 | Average$685 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$525 | Average$711 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |