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$164+ 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$164
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$668
From Des Moines to Puerto Rico
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/218:35 amDSM - SJU
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/301:37 amSJU - DSM
2 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:15 amDSM - SJU
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Wed 11/193:25 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/112:59 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/812:59 amSJU - DSM
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:26 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:05 amSJU - DSM
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$444
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/257:33 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops13h 40mFrontier
Thu 7/3112:59 amSJU - DSM
2 stops18h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$628
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/258:35 amDSM - CPX
3 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/18:20 amCPX - DSM
3 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:24 amDSM - CPX
2 stops9h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/110:13 amCPX - DSM
2 stops29h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,620

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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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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 7/30

1:37 am-10:38 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$299

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

10:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 11/19

3:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 7/1

12:59 pm-12:08 am

2 stops10h 09m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 7/8

12:59 am-9:02 am

1 stop9h 03m

$396

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

11:26 am-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 11/4

2:05 am-12:14 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$444

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

7:33 pm-10:13 am

2 stops13h 40m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 7/31

12:59 am-6:48 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$628

Des MoinesCulebra

DSM - CPX

DSMCPX

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

8:35 am-2:44 pm

3 stops29h 09m

Culebra

Fri 8/1

8:20 am-5:16 pm

3 stops33h 56m

$655

Des MoinesCulebra

DSM - CPX

DSMCPX

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

6:24 am-4:51 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Culebra

Fri 8/1

10:13 am-2:44 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$1,620

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

6:30 am-9:09 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$164

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

10:18 am-10:23 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$199

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Mon 6/23

12:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$203

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

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico as you normally would.

Rainfall in Puerto Rico by month

Plan your trip to Puerto Rico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Puerto Rico ranges from 2.2 - 6.1 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Puerto Rico when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Puerto Rico by month

Plan your trip to Puerto Rico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Puerto Rico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $199. Users have also found prices from $203 and $394 on American Airlines 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Rico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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