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$192+ Cheap flights from Central America to Des Moines (DSM)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/243:52 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops46h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/233:52 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$464
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:15 pmSAP - DSM
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/278:29 pmDSM - SAP
2 stops14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/26:44 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/263:52 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/251:37 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/12:07 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/152:20 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:48 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$529
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/251:41 pmSAP - DSM
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/22:53 pmDSM - SAP
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/117:15 amSAP - DSM
2 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/178:00 amDSM - SAP
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/253:15 pmSAP - DSM
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amDSM - SAP
1 stop29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$547

Cheap flight deals from Central America to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$192
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$592
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Des Moines 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/25

1:37 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops23h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

2:07 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$496

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/3

2:58 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:52 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$500

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/23

2:00 am-7:29 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:14 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$502

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/24

2:00 am-2:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:14 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$502

ManaguaDes Moines

MGA - DSM

MGADSM

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 4/9

1:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops20h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

6:45 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$517

San Pedro SulaDes Moines

SAP - DSM

SAPDSM

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 11/13

3:15 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops23h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

8:29 pm-12:48 am

3 stops28h 19m

$518

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

8:45 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:48 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$529

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/26

4:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:14 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$532

Guatemala CityDes Moines

GUA - DSM

GUADSM

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/1

1:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

8:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$534

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/25

3:52 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops22h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:00 pm-2:47 pm

3 stops23h 47m

$538

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Des Moines (average of $254). Flying from Central America to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Central America to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Central America to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Central America?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Central America, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Central America to Des Moines?

    For as low as $502, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Central America in 17h 29m. The distance between Central America and Des Moines is about 1959 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Central America to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from Central America to Des Moines is San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Des Moines. You may also consider San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda - Des Moines or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Central America to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Des Moines (average of $254). Flying from Central America to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Central America to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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