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$229+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from San José to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:34 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:57 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop25h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:30 amSJO - DSM
2 stops32h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:45 amSJO - DSM
1 stop29h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:46 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:30 amSJO - DSM
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:48 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops25h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:45 amSJO - DSM
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:00 amSJO - DSM
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$610
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:00 amSJO - DSM
2 stops13h 46mDelta
Wed 1/75:35 amDSM - SJO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/9$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 amSJO - DSM
1 stop17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:45 amSJO - DSM
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:48 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:20 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:40 amDSM - SJO
1 stop13h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$615

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

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One-way from

$229
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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San José

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

10:45 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

2:58 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$520

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

2:20 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

3:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$544

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

7:09 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

5:21 am-11:43 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$564

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

6:30 am-2:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$565

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/28

8:45 am-2:33 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:46 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$569

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-2:27 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:49 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$574

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

6:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops28h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

6:48 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$601

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

2:06 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$229

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

1:30 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$258

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

12:33 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops51h 07m

$269

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 December 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Des Moines?

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 December 10, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José to Des Moines?

    For as low as $564, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San José in 9h 15m. There are 2253 mi between San José and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Des Moines round-trip from $495. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José to Des Moines for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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