$233+ 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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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 5, 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 5, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/177:25 pm
CID
- LIR
2 stops18h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 11/253:13 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops21h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/245:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 9/236:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops17h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/177:25 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops16h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 11/256:22 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops15h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 9/16:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 10/11:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop19h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 10/114:29 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 31m
American Airlines
Fri 10/161:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop21h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/126:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 9/177:55 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/216:26 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 9/281:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops21h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 12/127:28 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops18h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 12/1912:34 am
SJO
- OMA
1 stop18h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/109:52 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop29h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops17h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/175:45 am
CID
- LIR
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Wed 11/252:00 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/115:30 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sat 10/171:23 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 12/47:28 pm
OMA
- LIR
1 stop17h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 12/93:10 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$567
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 5, 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 5, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/173:46 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops20h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 11/256:22 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop12h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/175:45 am
CID
- LIR
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Wed 11/252:00 pm
LIR
- CID
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 11/156:45 pm
CID
- LIR
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 11/195:20 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops28h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$623
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:27 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops18h 31m
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/195:55 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops28h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$667
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/45:40 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/89:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$705
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:20 pm
DSM
- SJO
3 stops42h 10m
Avianca
Mon 8/249:40 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 43m
Avianca
Deal found 7/3![Avianca logo]()
$753
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/16:20 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 10/11:00 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop19h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/115:30 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sat 10/171:23 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 12/47:28 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops16h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 12/91:25 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops19h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/176:45 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops25h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 11/258:45 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops24h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 11/115:55 am
MLI
- SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Delta
Tue 11/177:00 am
SJO
- MLI
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$590
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 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 8/255:55 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops28h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Copa Airlines logo]()
$667
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/177:25 pm
CID
- LIR
1 stop19h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 11/253:13 pm
LIR
- CID
2 stops22h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 11/162:35 pm
MLI
- LIR
2 stops21h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 11/195:20 pm
LIR
- MLI
2 stops29h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$638
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/185:40 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Wed 9/231:19 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$590
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/245:45 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Wed 12/97:00 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop14h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$590
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 11/166:45 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 11/223:10 pm
LIR
- OMA
1 stop17h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/266:15 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 8/311:20 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops20h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/285:45 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Thu 12/107:00 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop14h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/276:40 pm
MLI
- LIR
1 stop18h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 12/15:15 pm
LIR
- MLI
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 10/117:28 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops17h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 10/171:00 pm
SJO
- CID
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$630
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/135:45 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Mon 11/167:00 am
SJO
- CID
1 stop14h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/1710:49 am
MLI
- SJO
2 stops26h 32m
United Airlines
Thu 10/221:25 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops19h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$675
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:07 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops18h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 9/212:47 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops22h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4![American Airlines logo]()
$646
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 11/145:30 pm
CID
- SJO
2 stops19h 35m
Delta
Wed 11/182:30 pm
SJO
- CID
2 stops25h 22m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 11/161:50 pm
OMA
- LIR
3 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 11/228:45 am
LIR
- OMA
2 stops26h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2711:00 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Tue 12/87:00 am
SJO
- CID
2 stops15h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/154:05 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops22h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:53 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops19h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 12/16:45 pm
DSM
- LIR
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 12/72:20 pm
LIR
- DSM
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$714
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:09 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops31h 06m
Avianca
Sat 8/224:35 pm
SJO
- MLI
3 stops25h 56m
Avianca
Deal found 7/1![Avianca logo]()
$1,279
Last-minute flights from Iowa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated July 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica. Data last updated July 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/226:15 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 7/303:27 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/226:26 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops17h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 7/302:15 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops20h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/106:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 9/197:55 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/126:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 9/177:55 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/125:05 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 9/176:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops14h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/155:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops21h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:53 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/154:05 pm
MLI
- SJO
2 stops22h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:53 pm
SJO
- MLI
2 stops19h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$704
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:20 pm
DSM
- SJO
3 stops42h 10m
Avianca
Mon 8/249:40 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 43m
Avianca
Deal found 7/3![Avianca logo]()
$753
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/2211:59 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop26h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 am
SJO
- OMA
2 stops16h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3![American Airlines logo]()
$604
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/245:15 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:57 pm
SJO
- OMA
2 stops17h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/266:15 am
OMA
- LIR
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 8/311:20 pm
LIR
- OMA
2 stops20h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$672
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/287:44 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops17h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 8/301:29 pm
SJO
- OMA
1 stop9h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$600
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 5, 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 5, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 12/146:02 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops19h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/155:05 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops19h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/46:30 am
CID
- SJO
2 stops14h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/76:15 am
OMA
- SJO
1 stop17h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 12/122:38 pm
OMA
- LIR
2 stops24h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:20 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/1![Southwest logo]()
$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/75:05 pm
OMA
- SJO
2 stops20h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 12/1311:42 am
OMA
- LIR
2 stops26h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$320
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/137:28 pm
OMA
- LIR
1 stop19h 17m
GOL
Deal found 6/30![GOL logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/151:55 pm
OMA
- SJO
3 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/46:00 am
CID
- SJO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:40 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$373
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 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $503 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $233 (American Airlines) |
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 5, 2026.
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Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Tue 11/17
3:46 pm-12:09 pm
2 stops20h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/25
6:22 am-6:43 pm
1 stop12h 21m
$515
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-9:12 am
1 stop19h 12m
$519
Quickest round-trip
Cedar RapidsLiberia
CID - LIR
CIDLIR
Cedar Rapids
Tue 11/17
5:45 am-12:45 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Liberia
Wed 11/25
2:00 pm-9:51 pm
1 stop7h 51m
$564
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Sun 10/11
5:30 am-11:58 am
1 stop7h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/17
1:23 pm-10:06 pm
1 stop7h 43m
$564
OmahaLiberia
OMA - LIR
OMALIR
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 12/4
7:28 pm-12:25 pm
2 stops16h 57m
Liberia
Wed 12/9
1:25 pm-8:43 am
2 stops19h 18m
$572
Cedar RapidsLiberia
CID - LIR
CIDLIR
Cedar Rapids
Tue 11/17
7:25 pm-2:45 pm
1 stop19h 20m
Liberia
Wed 11/25
3:13 pm-1:19 pm
2 stops22h 06m
$573
MolineSan José
MLI - SJO
MLISJO
Moline Quad-City
Wed 11/11
5:55 am-10:15 pm
1 stop16h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/17
7:00 am-4:22 pm
1 stop9h 22m
$590
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Fri 9/18
5:40 am-11:54 am
1 stop7h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/23
1:19 pm-10:02 pm
1 stop7h 43m
$590
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Tue 11/24
5:45 am-10:15 pm
1 stop16h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
7:00 am-9:51 pm
1 stop14h 51m
$590
Cedar RapidsSan José
CID - SJO
CIDSJO
Cedar Rapids
Sat 11/28
5:45 am-1:05 pm
1 stop7h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 12/10
7:00 am-9:51 pm
1 stop14h 51m
$590
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$236 | Average$770 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$389 | Average$709 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$648 | Average$751 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |