Costa Rica

$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
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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 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
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SJO
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
mer 5/132:08 pm
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop17h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$581

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.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$466
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$638
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From Iowa to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Iowa to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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

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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

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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 $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.
  • 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 9h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 09m. Iowa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2276 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 $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.

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Alternative routes for Iowa to Costa Rica

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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 aprile 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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