$246+ 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
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/16:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 10/11:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/245:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:57 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops17h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$479
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 10/106:30 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Wed 10/149:00 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/231:19 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 10/712:45 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/148:55 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$523
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Fri 10/96:15 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/157:07 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$537
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 10/712:45 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/157:07 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$538
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Sun 10/117:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Fri 10/169:00 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop12h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/11![Southwest logo]()
$545
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 10/26:10 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Fri 10/99:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$557
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 8/267:10 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/165:00 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 11/203:10 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop17h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Fri 10/96:15 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/191:15 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops47h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$575
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 July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/246:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:57 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/231:19 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$521
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Thu 10/15:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Tue 10/69:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12![Southwest logo]()
$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/46:30 am
MLI
- SJO
2 stops14h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 11/118:45 am
SJO
- MLI
2 stops12h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$595
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:32 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops15h 47m
Copa Airlines
Tue 8/252:48 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops31h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:40 am
MLI
- SJO
3 stops46h 50m
Avianca
Mon 7/273:10 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops26h 46m
Avianca
Deal found 7/10![Avianca logo]()
$920
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Tue 9/16:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 10/11:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12![American Airlines logo]()
$570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Tue 9/11:14 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops21h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/11![Delta logo]()
$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 11/33:35 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops29h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 11/108:45 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$599
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 8/266:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12![Southwest logo]()
$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 1/55:00 am
CID
- LIR
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 1/223:10 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop21h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 12/28:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop12h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 12/99:40 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/285:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/21:14 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 12/47:28 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops18h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 12/93:28 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$610
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Sun 9/61:14 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/12![Delta logo]()
$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 11/36:15 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 11/1012:50 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop21h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$647
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 8/215:40 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Fri 8/289:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$728
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/228:34 pm
CID
- LIR
2 stops18h 09m
American Airlines
Thu 10/292:18 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 11/287:25 pm
CID
- LIR
1 stop19h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 12/51:39 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop10h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10![American Airlines logo]()
$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/198:30 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop28h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 9/301:20 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$679
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Tue 8/255:40 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Tue 9/11:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/11![Delta logo]()
$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/45:19 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 11/111:23 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sun 12/65:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Sun 12/137:00 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop15h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 11/165:31 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops19h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 11/192:20 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops20h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/286:04 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops20h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 8/282:56 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops19h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$623
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Wed 9/161:19 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 10/273:42 pm
MLI
- LIR
2 stops20h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 10/304:20 pm
LIR
- MLI
2 stops20h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 10/226:55 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops18h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 10/291:20 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$714
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 12/126:13 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops19h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 12/2111:32 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops12h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10![American Airlines logo]()
$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sun 10/115:40 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 18m
Delta
Tue 10/201:23 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/12![Delta logo]()
$747
Last-minute flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated July 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated July 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/286:04 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops20h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 8/282:56 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops19h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/215:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops21h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops25h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/246:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:57 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/231:19 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Thu 9/31:14 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$590
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/21:14 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$605
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Tue 9/11:14 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops21h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/11![Delta logo]()
$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Tue 8/258:06 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops13h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:55 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops12h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11![United Airlines logo]()
$629
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 8/267:10 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10![Southwest logo]()
$562
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 8/266:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12![Southwest logo]()
$606
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:45 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Thu 9/31:14 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/12![Delta logo]()
$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Sun 9/61:14 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/13![Delta logo]()
$620
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 July 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 8/155:30 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 10/174:08 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/85:30 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 1/89:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop12h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/151:55 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/158:00 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 1/88:00 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops15h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/12:35 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops20h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/16:45 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 8/155:30 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 8/235:40 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/234:28 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops20h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9![American Airlines logo]()
$343
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 July 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $474 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $246 (Southwest) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $760 |
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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 July 13, 2026.
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OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 8/24
6:20 am-1:52 pm
1 stop8h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/23
2:57 pm-11:22 am
2 stops19h 25m
$479
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 8/24
5:30 am-11:49 am
1 stop7h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/23
1:19 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 40m
$521
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 9/1
6:20 am-1:52 pm
1 stop8h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/1
1:00 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop9h 33m
$570
Cedar RapidsLiberia
CID - LIR
CIDLIR
Cedar Rapids
Tue 1/5
5:00 am-1:37 pm
1 stop8h 37m
Liberia
Fri 1/22
3:10 pm-12:47 pm
1 stop21h 37m
$584
Des MoinesSan José
DSM - SJO
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
5:10 am-7:40 pm
2 stops15h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/6
9:00 am-9:55 pm
2 stops11h 55m
$586
MolineSan José
MLI - SJO
MLISJO
Moline Quad-City
Wed 11/4
6:30 am-8:39 pm
2 stops14h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/11
8:45 am-9:10 pm
2 stops12h 25m
$595
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Tue 8/25
6:00 am-11:49 am
1 stop6h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/1
1:14 pm-11:20 am
2 stops21h 06m
$595
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 11/3
3:35 pm-8:39 pm
2 stops29h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/10
8:45 am-8:20 pm
2 stops11h 35m
$599
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 12/2
8:15 am-8:39 pm
1 stop12h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
9:40 am-11:56 pm
1 stop14h 16m
$600
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 8/28
5:30 am-11:49 am
1 stop7h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/2
1:14 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 45m
$605
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$236 | Average$749 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$389 | Average$719 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$648 | Average$751 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |