Iowa

$213+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/191:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
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SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:40 pm
LIR
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OMA
2 stops17h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 5/127:38 pm
OMA
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LIR
2 stops16h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 2/171:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/191:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/216:14 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops18h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/71:30 pm
SJO
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DSM
2 stops32h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/58:35 am
LIR
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OMA
1 stop13h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 2/96:06 am
OMA
-
LIR
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$511
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/201:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
2 stops19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$527
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1812:35 pm
SJO
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DSM
2 stops30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/151:31 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:32 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops20h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 9/227:55 am
SJO
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CID
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 9/248:25 pm
CID
-
SJO
2 stops24h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:40 pm
LIR
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OMA
2 stops17h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 5/137:34 pm
OMA
-
LIR
2 stops16h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:10 pm
LIR
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OMA
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 5/207:20 pm
OMA
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LIR
2 stops17h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$623

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated February 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$395
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$213
(WAYA)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$602
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Iowa
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Iowa that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Tue 5/5

2:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops17h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/12

7:38 pm-11:24 am

2 stops16h 46m

$418

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

1:31 pm-10:46 am

2 stops21h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

3:32 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$454

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

1:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

10:29 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 11m

$579

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

1:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

10:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 25m

$579

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

8:45 am-10:53 am

2 stops26h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

3:24 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$585

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

2:20 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:55 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$585

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

8:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:52 am-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 23m

$585

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Wed 5/6

2:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

7:20 pm-11:28 am

2 stops17h 08m

$591

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-9:56 am

2 stops26h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

11:46 am-10:02 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$601

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

8:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

3:24 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$601

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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 February 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to Iowa, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Iowa?

    For as low as $672, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Costa Rica in 9h 45m. Costa Rica and Iowa are separated by a distance of 2212 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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