$292+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
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 July 27, 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 July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/209:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Tue 10/277:05 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops13h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25![Southwest logo]()
$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/229:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Thu 10/295:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/157:30 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop13h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 12/28:15 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops24h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/207:55 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop13h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 10/273:01 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop22h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/221:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 10/293:01 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/241:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops26h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 11/13:15 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:45 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop21h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$683
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:35 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:35 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:33 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:07 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:20 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$707
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 July 27, 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 July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/229:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Thu 10/295:10 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/157:30 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop13h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 12/28:15 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops24h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/71:03 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:41 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24![American Airlines logo]()
$752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/207:55 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop13h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 10/273:01 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop22h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/221:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 10/293:01 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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
SJO
- DSM
1 stop13h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 1/286:15 am
DSM
- SJO
2 stops12h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/241:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 11/13:15 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$674
Last-minute flights from San José to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Des Moines. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Des Moines. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 7/282:00 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 8/28:50 pm
DSM
- SJO
2 stops16h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22![American Airlines logo]()
$724
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:35 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:35 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:33 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:35 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$711
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:07 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:20 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:07 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:33 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$725
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:20 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:33 am
DSM
- SJO
1 stop30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:07 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:18 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$720
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:45 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop21h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$683
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:45 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop21h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/212:53 pm
DSM
- SJO
1 stop25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$721
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 July 27, 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 July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/289:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/281:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Deal found 7/26![Delta logo]()
$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/49:00 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 12/311:15 am
SJO
- DSM
2 stops37h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 1/106:38 am
SJO
- DSM
1 stop16h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/31:14 pm
SJO
- DSM
1 stop8h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/201:25 pm
SJO
- DSM
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/46:17 pm
SJO
- DSM
3 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/37:00 am
SJO
- DSM
3 stops29h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/201:20 pm
SJO
- DSM
3 stops23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/216:17 pm
SJO
- DSM
3 stops48h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 1/101:16 pm
SJO
- DSM
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$494
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Round-trip from | $519 (Southwest) |
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/22
9:00 am-10:55 pm
2 stops12h 55m
Des Moines
Thu 10/29
5:10 am-7:40 pm
2 stops15h 30m
$592
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/15
7:30 am-8:36 pm
1 stop13h 06m
Des Moines
Wed 12/2
8:15 pm-8:39 pm
2 stops24h 24m
$620
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/20
7:55 am-10:15 pm
1 stop13h 20m
Des Moines
Tue 10/27
3:01 pm-12:22 pm
1 stop22h 21m
$630
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/22
1:25 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop7h 50m
Des Moines
Thu 10/29
3:01 pm-10:25 am
1 stop20h 24m
$664
Quickest round-trip
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/21
8:45 am-10:30 pm
1 stop13h 45m
Des Moines
Thu 1/28
6:15 am-6:16 pm
2 stops12h 01m
$674
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/24
1:25 pm-10:16 pm
1 stop7h 51m
Des Moines
Sun 11/1
3:15 pm-11:25 am
2 stops20h 10m
$674
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 9/7
1:03 pm-10:00 am
2 stops19h 57m
Des Moines
Mon 9/14
6:41 am-1:57 pm
1 stop8h 16m
$752
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/28
1:25 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$339
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/4
9:00 am-10:15 pm
2 stops12h 15m
$385
San JoséDes Moines
SJO - DSM
SJODSM
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/10
8:45 am-2:11 pm
2 stops29h 26m
$395
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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 July 27, 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.
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.5
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.5
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
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| Cheapest$573 | Average$611 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |