$174+ 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
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/286:00 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 11/49:40 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/145:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 8/201:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops18h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:52 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30![American Airlines logo]()
$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/186:45 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/296:00 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 11/39:40 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/297:38 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops18h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 11/31:09 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops10h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/96:04 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops18h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1412:50 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/181:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/181:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/64:24 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops20h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 6/1411:59 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop22h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30![American Airlines logo]()
$513
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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/145:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 8/201:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops18h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/296:00 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 11/39:40 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/295:35 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Tue 11/32:23 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 10/286:25 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Wed 11/41:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops22h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/295:09 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 11/31:09 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops10h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/64:24 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops20h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 6/1411:59 pm
SJO
- MLI
1 stop22h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30![American Airlines logo]()
$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/21:49 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 9/91:25 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops22h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/146:57 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Wed 7/151:16 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/265:39 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops17h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 6/112:30 am
SJO
- MLI
2 stops11h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$589
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/295:20 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/38:45 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29![Southwest logo]()
$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/193:24 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 43m
American Airlines
Thu 5/283:08 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops16h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1![American Airlines logo]()
$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/266:55 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops16h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 6/112:30 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/296:04 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops20h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 7/811:41 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop10h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1![American Airlines logo]()
$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/285:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Wed 11/42:23 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/288:25 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops24h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 10/17:55 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops26h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/193:24 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 5/272:09 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop17h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1![American Airlines logo]()
$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/135:45 am
DSM
- LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Fri 9/181:25 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop25h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$572
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$708
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/285:33 pm
CID
- LIR
2 stops19h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 10/11:20 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops20h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/245:06 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops19h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 8/282:11 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops22h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/96:30 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops18h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 6/1312:30 am
SJO
- MLI
2 stops16h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/62:31 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops20h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 6/1312:30 am
SJO
- MLI
2 stops19h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/2412:19 pm
CID
- LIR
2 stops24h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 8/292:45 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops19h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30![American Airlines logo]()
$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1612:34 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops24h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 7/1612:30 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops21h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:56 am
MLI
- LIR
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Sun 6/141:25 pm
LIR
- MLI
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/511:03 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops35h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 6/131:00 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop20h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$672
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/65:04 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops19h 31m
American Airlines
Fri 6/123:37 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop16h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1312:34 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops32h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 7/177:55 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$679
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/136:15 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops20h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 9/182:10 pm
LIR
- DSM
2 stops21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$711
Last-minute flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/181:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$510
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/171:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/157:07 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$527
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/181:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$523
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/157:07 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$528
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/186:45 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:21 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 5/186:45 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:21 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:50 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops17h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 6/22:09 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops21h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$499
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 May 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:06 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30![American Airlines logo]()
$174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/166:00 am
OMA
- SJO
2 stops14h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/147:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/151:49 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$301
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:20 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/197:11 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops12h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/186:48 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/228:19 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops40h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$332
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/198:15 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/146:50 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/178:00 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop15h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/225:27 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$386
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 May 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $454 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $174 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $614 |
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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 May 3, 2026.
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OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 8/14
5:15 pm-11:34 am
2 stops19h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/20
1:29 pm-9:25 am
2 stops18h 56m
$462
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Thu 10/29
6:00 am-12:15 pm
1 stop7h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/3
9:40 am-11:56 pm
1 stop14h 16m
$484
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Thu 10/29
5:09 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops20h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/3
1:09 pm-11:26 pm
2 stops10h 17m
$499
MolineSan José
MLI - SJO
MLISJO
Moline Quad-City
Sat 6/6
4:24 pm-11:49 am
2 stops20h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 6/14
11:59 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop22h 31m
$513
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 5/19
3:24 pm-11:07 am
2 stops20h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/28
3:08 pm-8:57 am
2 stops16h 49m
$539
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Mon 6/29
6:04 pm-1:08 pm
2 stops20h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 7/8
11:41 pm-11:35 am
1 stop10h 54m
$544
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Thu 10/29
5:35 am-11:58 am
1 stop7h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/3
2:23 pm-12:07 am
1 stop9h 44m
$552
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 5/19
3:24 pm-11:07 am
2 stops20h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/27
2:09 pm-8:57 am
1 stop17h 48m
$564
OmahaSan José
OMA - SJO
OMASJO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 8/15
5:06 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop21h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/22
1:29 pm-4:22 pm
1 stop25h 53m
$572
OmahaLiberia
OMA - LIR
OMALIR
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 8/24
5:06 pm-11:27 am
2 stops19h 21m
Liberia
Fri 8/28
2:11 pm-1:23 pm
2 stops22h 12m
$576
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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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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$236 | Average$719 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$389 | Average$686 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$716 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |