$288+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Des Moines (DSM)
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SJO — DSM
Sep 17 — Sep 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/99:00 am -
2 stops12h 55m
Sun 10/182:15 pm -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$542
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:00 am -
2 stops12h 15m
Tue 9/296:10 am -
2 stops13h 35m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/91:25 pm -
2 stops33h 10m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
1 stop14h 37m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:55 am -
2 stops36h 33m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/111:28 pm -
2 stops21h 49m
Sat 12/56:15 am -
2 stops14h 24m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:55 am -
2 stops14h 40m
Sun 10/183:11 pm -
2 stops29h 26m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:25 pm -
2 stops23h 51m
Mon 8/246:15 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,037
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:14 pm -
1 stop8h 23m
Mon 8/245:40 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/13![JetBlue logo]()
$1,475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:03 pm -
2 stops19h 53m
Mon 8/247:49 pm -
2 stops17h 14m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,531
Best flights from Costa Rica to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Costa Rica to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Costa Rica to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/99:00 am -
2 stops12h 55m
Sun 10/182:15 pm -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/311:15 am -
2 stops12h 56m
Sun 2/143:15 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$631
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:00 am -
2 stops12h 15m
Tue 9/296:10 am -
2 stops13h 35m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/91:25 pm -
2 stops33h 10m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
1 stop14h 37m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 1/218:45 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 1/258:00 am -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$649
Last-minute flights from Costa Rica to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:25 pm -
2 stops23h 51m
Mon 8/246:15 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,037
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:14 pm -
1 stop8h 23m
Mon 8/245:40 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/13![JetBlue logo]()
$1,475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:03 pm -
2 stops19h 53m
Mon 8/247:49 pm -
2 stops17h 14m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,531
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:00 am -
2 stops12h 15m
Tue 9/296:10 am -
2 stops13h 35m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:55 am -
2 stops36h 33m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$678
One-way flights from Costa Rica to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:55 am -
2 stops28h 47m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/99:00 am -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:55 am -
1 stop29h 19m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:55 am -
1 stop13h 21m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:00 am -
2 stops35h 33m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/201:00 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 8/14![American Airlines logo]()
$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:48 pm -
3 stops29h 01m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$666
Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Des Moines
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $542 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $288 (Kiwi.com) |
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Cheapest round-trip
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/9
9:00 am-10:55 pm
2 stops12h 55m
Des Moines
Sun 10/18
2:15 pm-12:35 pm
2 stops23h 20m
$542
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/17
9:00 am-10:15 pm
2 stops12h 15m
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
6:10 am-6:45 pm
2 stops13h 35m
$624
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/31
1:15 am-2:11 pm
2 stops12h 56m
Des Moines
Sun 2/14
3:15 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop21h 00m
$631
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/9
1:25 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops33h 10m
Des Moines
Sun 10/18
6:00 am-7:37 pm
1 stop14h 37m
$640
Quickest round-trip
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/21
8:45 am-10:30 pm
1 stop13h 45m
Des Moines
Mon 1/25
8:00 am-6:16 pm
1 stop10h 16m
$649
Cheapest one-way
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/9
7:55 am-2:14 pm
1 stop29h 19m
$350
Quickest one-way
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/10
7:55 am-10:16 pm
1 stop13h 21m
$394
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/10
8:55 am-8:47 pm
3 stops34h 52m
$402
San JoséDes Moines
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 9/20
7:00 am-7:33 pm
2 stops35h 33m
$423
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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
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See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Costa Rica to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.5
Crew
7.9
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSherif,Aug 2026
YYZ - ORD
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.5
Crew
7.9
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSherif,Aug 2026
YYZ - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$573 | Average$611 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |