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$275+ Cheap flights from Central America to Iowa

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
ene. 14 — ene. 211
mié. 1/14
mié. 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Central America to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 15, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/241:06 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops44h 48mFrontier
vie. 1/96:13 pmOMA - SAL
1 stop19h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$348
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mar. 12/168:00 amSAL - OMA
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/68:15 amOMA - SAL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mié. 12/176:55 amSAL - OMA
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/58:15 amOMA - SAL
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mar. 12/236:55 amSAL - OMA
2 stops16h 35mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/88:15 amOMA - SAL
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mar. 12/163:00 amSAL - OMA
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/75:18 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops22h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mié. 12/241:37 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/86:30 amOMA - SAL
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$376
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/241:06 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops44h 48mFrontier
jue. 1/81:11 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops48h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
lun. 12/221:37 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops19h 18mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/75:04 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
dom. 12/212:31 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop24h 14mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/101:51 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mar. 12/232:00 amSAL - OMA
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/85:52 amOMA - SAL
2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/203:14 pmSAP - DSM
1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/42:56 pmDSM - SAP
2 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mar. 12/237:00 amGUA - OMA
1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/306:06 amOMA - GUA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$518

Find flight deals from Central America to Iowa

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$275
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$635
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Iowa 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

jue. 1/15

2:01 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 1/19

5:52 am-4:08 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$356

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 12/28

2:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop17h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 1/11

8:15 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$369

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 4/22

8:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Des Moines

mié. 4/29

8:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$376

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/23

3:49 pm-10:24 am

2 stops18h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 2/1

5:40 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$401

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/6

2:50 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops21h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 2/15

8:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$401

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/20

4:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 3/1

8:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$401

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/23

6:55 am-6:54 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 1/30

7:28 am-3:24 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$401

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/27

4:00 pm-8:56 am

2 stops16h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 3/8

5:17 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$402

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 2/26

3:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 3/2

3:02 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$423

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 12/28

3:43 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 1/21

5:40 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$438

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Deals found on 12/13

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to Iowa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $254). Flying from Central America to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $549). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 15, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Central America to Iowa by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated diciembre 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Central America to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
11,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to Iowa. 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 Central America to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Central America to Iowa in 7h 48m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Central America and Iowa are separated by a distance of 1959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Central America to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to Iowa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $254). Flying from Central America to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $549). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Central America to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Iowa. 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$439Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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