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$686+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Mon 7/6
Mon 7/13
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 June 6, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Sat 8/225:30 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$686
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 7/158:45 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Mon 7/275:10 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/1$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/157:55 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 7/273:26 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Thu 10/87:55 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop13h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 10/126:15 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 6/3012:30 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops21h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 7/156:20 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop17h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$725
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/292:11 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops17h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 8/28:50 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops17h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$728
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 10/271:20 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops20h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 11/68:15 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$735
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/1511:41 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 7/277:13 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop20h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/2812:30 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:20 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop28h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$748

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FlightHub
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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 June 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

5:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$686

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

8:45 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$707

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

7:55 am-10:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

3:26 pm-10:11 am

2 stops19h 45m

$720

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

12:30 am-10:56 pm

2 stops21h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

6:20 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$725

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

2:11 pm-8:23 am

2 stops17h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:50 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops17h 21m

$728

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

1:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

8:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$735
Quickest round-trip

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

7:55 am-10:23 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$744

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Deals found on 6/4

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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 June 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.

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 $686, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from San José in 11h 55m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Des Moines round-trip from $567.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$567Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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