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$266+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$385
(Avianca)

One-way from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$649
From Central America to Iowa
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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 August 13, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:05 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/156:15 amDSM - SAL
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 9/226:09 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/269:44 amDSM - SJO
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$419
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:45 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/185:49 pmDSM - SAL
3 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$430
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2011:27 amSJO - DSM
3 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:29 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/1612:19 pmSJO - CID
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/55:57 pmCID - SJO
1 stop30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$433
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:27 amSAL - DSM
3 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/83:30 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/1612:19 pmSJO - CID
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:17 amCID - SJO
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$448
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/202:09 pmSAP - DSM
3 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/45:49 pmDSM - SAP
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 11/131:20 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops19h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/173:01 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1612:35 pmSAL - OMA
2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/213:50 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:15 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Tue 1/135:45 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/12$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/111:25 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amOMA - SAL
1 stop15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$484

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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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Iowa that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Return

Price

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/1

12:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:15 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$385

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

6:09 pm-9:24 am

2 stops38h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

9:44 am-10:27 am

1 stop25h 43m

$419

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:45 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

5:49 pm-2:51 pm

3 stops22h 02m

$430

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

12:19 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 12/5

5:57 pm-12:21 am

1 stop30h 24m

$433

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/30

9:27 am-6:25 pm

3 stops31h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

3:30 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$439

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

12:19 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/3

11:17 am-11:27 am

1 stop24h 10m

$448

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/13

2:27 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

3:01 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$469

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

12:35 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

3:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops20h 50m

$474

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$484

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops21h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$484

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Deals found on 8/10

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 August 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to Iowa as you normally would.

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 August 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 3 airlines flying from Central America to Iowa

Discover the top 3 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$475Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$503Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$515Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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