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$177+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$601
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/42:24 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/712:39 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 12/410:09 amMLI - SJO
1 stop25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/115:10 pmSJO - MLI
2 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/55:09 amMLI - SJO
1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:00 amSJO - MLI
1 stop17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/186:45 amOMA - SJO
1 stop15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/202:39 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$515
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/187:45 amOMA - SJO
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Thu 11/209:00 amSJO - OMA
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amOMA - SJO
1 stop16h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:20 amSJO - OMA
2 stops17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/49:07 amOMA - SJO
1 stop13h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amSJO - OMA
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$527
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/85:20 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops15h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/94:08 amSJO - OMA
2 stops19h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/4$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:43 pmMLI - SJO
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/142:59 pmSJO - MLI
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/810:50 amMLI - SJO
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1411:28 pmSJO - MLI
2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$570
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/85:20 pmOMA - SJO
2 stops14h 13mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/214:08 amSJO - OMA
2 stops19h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/4$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/106:00 amOMA - LIR
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/149:30 amLIR - OMA
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$577

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

11:26 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

12:23 am-10:46 am

1 stop10h 23m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

12:23 am-10:46 am

1 stop10h 23m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops15h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

7:09 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$354

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:38 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$390

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/4

10:09 am-11:42 am

1 stop25h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

5:10 pm-10:42 am

2 stops41h 32m

$455

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/11

7:13 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$482

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

12:23 am-6:46 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$486

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

11:08 am-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$502

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/4

5:43 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

6:20 am-2:54 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$502

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $278). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 November 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Costa Rica in just under 9h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 26m. Iowa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2212 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $278). Flying from Iowa to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$492Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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