$199+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to Des MoinesExplore 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 February 13, 2026.
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 February 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/229:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/1612:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:30 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$542
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/169:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Thu 4/235:25 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$557
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Sun 9/1310:55 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops25h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/10![Delta logo]()
$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 8/257:25 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 9/145:25 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop13h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12![American Airlines logo]()
$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops18h 58m
Delta
Fri 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/10![Delta logo]()
$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/272:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 3/75:12 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops16h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 9/116:34 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops17h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10![American Airlines logo]()
$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/62:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 4/163:20 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/241:21 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops18h 58m
Delta
Fri 9/115:45 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/10![Delta logo]()
$619
Best flights from San José to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/229:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11![Southwest logo]()
$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/1612:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:30 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/191:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops20h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 5/246:20 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop17h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/221:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 4/298:20 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop29h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/181:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops23h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 5/242:55 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/272:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 3/75:12 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$607
Last-minute flights from San José to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Des Moines. Data last updated February 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Des Moines. Data last updated February 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/121:31 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/193:32 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 2/147:30 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop16h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 2/182:59 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/272:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 3/75:12 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11![United Airlines logo]()
$607
One-way flights from San José to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from San José to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/239:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/2311:13 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop10h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12![United Airlines logo]()
$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/2312:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
3 stops24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/1811:35 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1812:19 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$459
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $452 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $199 (Southwest) |
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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 February 13, 2026.
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San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/22
9:00 am-10:10 pm
2 stops12h 10m
Des Moines
Wed 4/29
5:30 am-7:00 pm
2 stops14h 30m
$452
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/16
12:20 pm-10:57 pm
2 stops33h 37m
Des Moines
Thu 4/23
8:30 am-11:15 am
1 stop27h 45m
$542
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/19
1:25 pm-10:37 am
2 stops20h 12m
Des Moines
Sun 5/24
6:20 am-10:39 pm
1 stop17h 19m
$577
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/22
1:25 pm-10:43 pm
1 stop8h 18m
Des Moines
Wed 4/29
8:20 am-12:21 pm
1 stop29h 01m
$577
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/18
1:25 pm-2:24 pm
2 stops23h 59m
Des Moines
Sun 5/24
2:55 pm-10:11 am
1 stop20h 16m
$598
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/27
2:20 pm-2:27 pm
2 stops24h 07m
Des Moines
Sat 3/7
5:12 am-10:32 pm
1 stop17h 20m
$607
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
9:00 am-11:05 pm
2 stops13h 05m
$199
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
11:13 am-10:43 pm
1 stop10h 30m
$328
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
12:20 pm-1:29 pm
3 stops24h 09m
$329
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
11:35 pm-10:34 am
1 stop9h 59m
$353
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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 February 13, 2026.
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.
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodGerry,Jan 2026
YVR - DEN
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodGerry,Jan 2026
YVR - DEN
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodGerry,Jan 2026
YVR - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$495 | Average$670 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$510 | Average$581 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |