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$150+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Puerto Rico

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - SJU
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Mon 12/293:55 amSJU - DSM
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$375
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:14 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/293:55 amSJU - DSM
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:45 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/109:23 pmSJU - DSM
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/236:56 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop18h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/125:55 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/198:29 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/236:00 amSJU - DSM
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:45 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amSJU - DSM
2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/219:46 amDSM - SJU
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/109:23 pmSJU - DSM
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/228:05 amDSM - SJU
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amSJU - DSM
2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/183:11 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:28 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/208:29 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:28 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:00 amDSM - BQN
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:09 amBQN - DSM
2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,310

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Puerto Rico flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$150
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$745
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Puerto Rico

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Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

4:30 pm-9:47 am

3 stops39h 17m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 2/5

4:40 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$375

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

7:43 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 07m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 2/3

7:07 am-5:06 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

6:24 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 34m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-10:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 3/2

2:05 am-2:27 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:15 am-7:06 pm

2 stops11h 51m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 3/10

12:58 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-9:12 pm

2 stops12h 53m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

11:42 am-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 2/6

8:20 am-3:44 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$395

Des MoinesAguadilla

DSM - BQN

DSMBQN

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Aguadilla Borinquen

Mon 3/2

1:09 am-2:27 pm

2 stops15h 18m

$485

Des MoinesAguadilla

DSM - BQN

DSMBQN

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Aguadilla Borinquen

Thu 2/5

1:09 am-2:33 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$485

Des MoinesAguadilla

DSM - BQN

DSMBQN

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Aguadilla Borinquen

Wed 2/25

1:09 am-2:27 pm

2 stops15h 18m

$485

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Rico from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico (average of $159). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 DSM to PR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Puerto Rico flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Rico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Puerto Rico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. 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 Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    If you book a flight to Puerto Rico from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in about 11h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2278 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Rico one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $184. Users have also found prices from $184 and $228 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Puerto Rico is Des Moines - San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - Culebra or Des Moines - Aguadilla Borinquen.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Puerto Rico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Puerto Rico 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 Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico (average of $159). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$419Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$515Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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