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$176+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO)

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San José

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 5/65:00 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 5/132:08 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/218:03 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops18h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:30 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops16h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 4/152:02 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop22h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2211:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop10h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:30 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/229:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 3/76:49 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop17h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/105:30 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop16h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$503
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:05 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops25h 02m
GOL
Wed 4/2211:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop10h 51m
GOL
Deal found 2/12$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 4/188:03 pm
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops16h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 4/256:30 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops16h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$516
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:05 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop19h 17m
GOL
Mon 4/272:22 pm
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops21h 30m
GOL
Deal found 2/12$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 4/1312:06 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop26h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2012:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop23h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$530

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$394
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$776
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San José 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San José that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

8:03 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

6:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops16h 19m

$399

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$452

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

6:49 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$503

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

8:03 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

2:22 pm-11:26 am

2 stops20h 04m

$513

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

8:03 pm-11:25 am

2 stops16h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

6:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops16h 19m

$516

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

8:03 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

12:10 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$516

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$176

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

11:33 am-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$176

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

11:33 am-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$176

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

9:00 am-12:22 pm

2 stops51h 22m

$185

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to San José in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $771). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to San José, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,187 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,187 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,187 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,187 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,275 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,187 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to San José. 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 Des Moines to San José?

    Departing from Des Moines to San José will take you 17h 07m. There are 2253 mi between Des Moines and San José. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San José round-trip from $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $489, and United Airlines, from $525. Delta is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to San José one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $259. United Airlines flights start at $285 while deals on American Airlines start at $295 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San José 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 San José?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $771). 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 Des Moines to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San José. 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$289Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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