Iowa

$364+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Iowa

Cheapest flights from San José to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 9/81:19 pm
SJO
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CID
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Tue 9/225:40 am
CID
-
SJO
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/1$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/207:55 am
SJO
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CID
2 stops36h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 8/48:00 am
CID
-
SJO
2 stops27h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 9/87:55 am
SJO
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CID
2 stops29h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 9/197:55 am
CID
-
SJO
2 stops29h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$590
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/81:03 pm
SJO
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CID
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 9/226:02 pm
CID
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SJO
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/81:03 pm
SJO
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CID
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 9/247:38 am
CID
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:03 pm
SJO
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CID
1 stop22h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 9/196:02 pm
CID
-
SJO
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$638
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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
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DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/145:40 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/2012:50 pm
SJO
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CID
2 stops21h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 12/138:34 pm
CID
-
SJO
2 stops17h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$654
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/37:07 am
SJO
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DSM
2 stops52h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/139:33 am
DSM
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SJO
1 stop30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$706
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/289:40 am
SJO
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DSM
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/271:25 pm
SJO
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DSM
2 stops23h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 9/166:15 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop14h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$746
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:05 am
SJO
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DSM
2 stops16h 51m
Avianca
Sun 8/28:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops16h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4$753

Find flight deals from San José to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San José to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated July 4, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$548
(Delta)

One-way from

$364
(United Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Iowa
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Iowa

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 July 4, 2026.
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San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:19 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/22

5:40 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 14m

$548

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops28h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/22

6:46 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$548

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

7:55 am-8:58 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/4

8:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 11m

$587

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

7:55 am-2:43 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/19

7:55 am-12:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$590

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

7:55 am-2:43 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/24

6:46 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$590

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:03 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/19

6:02 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$638

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

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$645

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

12:50 pm-11:19 am

2 stops21h 29m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 12/13

8:34 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$654

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

5:05 am-10:56 pm

2 stops16h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$726

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:25 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$746

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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 July 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from San José to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Beatriz,May 2026

HEL - DFW

Very modern and confortable plane. Dinner was delicious. Whole crew were polite and perfect.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Iowa?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from San José to Iowa in about 7h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 16m. The distance between San José and Iowa is about 2248 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 airline flying from San José to Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José 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 July 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$529Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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