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$385+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Tue 6/23
Tue 6/30
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 May 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 8/279:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/147:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/298:45 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Sun 8/25:10 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20$659
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Tue 7/148:45 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Sun 7/265:10 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23$675
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 9/69:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/127:20 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$686
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/39:40 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/86:15 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/276:50 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops16h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$714
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:05 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops16h 48m
Avianca
Mon 9/146:55 pm
DSM
-
SJO
3 stops38h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 5/22$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/97:55 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops14h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 7/226:20 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop17h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$720
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 8/2712:59 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:30 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/291:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops19h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 8/28:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops27h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$728
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/2911:41 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 8/24:48 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop22h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$733

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$519
(Southwest)

One-way from

$385
(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 May 24, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$519

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

8:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

5:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$659

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

6:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 21m

$714

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

7:55 am-10:56 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

6:20 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$720

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

12:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

11:23 am-10:11 am

2 stops23h 48m

$720

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

8:45 am-11:35 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$728

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

1:25 pm-10:17 am

2 stops19h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 11m

$728

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

11:41 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

4:48 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$733
Cheapest one-way

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$385

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$385

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Deals found on 5/24

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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 May 24, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,631 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 $519, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from San José in 12h 10m. 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 $510. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 May 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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