$309+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Dec 14 — Dec 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San JoséExplore 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 November 14, 2026.
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 November 14, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/83:20 pm -
2 stops46h 35m
Mon 12/144:15 pm -
2 stops24h 59m
Deal found 11/12![Avianca logo]()
$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/83:20 pm -
2 stops46h 35m
Wed 12/165:35 am -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 11/11![Avianca logo]()
$740
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/66:40 am -
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1 stop17h 52m
Deal found 11/13![American Airlines logo]()
$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/88:00 am -
1 stop12h 39m
Wed 12/162:25 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$755
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Thu 12/172:37 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 11/13![Delta logo]()
$784
Best flights from Des Moines to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 14, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 14, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 2/98:00 am -
2 stops11h 53m
Tue 2/162:25 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 11/14![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 1/315:55 pm -
2 stops27h 54m
Mon 2/82:23 pm -
2 stops27h 06m
Deal found 11/13![Delta logo]()
$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 2/28:00 am -
1 stop12h 39m
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1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 11/13![United Airlines logo]()
$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Thu 12/172:37 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$784
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/810:30 am -
2 stops11h 47m
Wed 12/167:00 am -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 11/11![Delta logo]()
$788
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 2/28:00 am -
1 stop12h 39m
Wed 2/108:45 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 11/13![United Airlines logo]()
$819
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 1/45:00 am -
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2 stops21h 59m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$823
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 1/63:00 pm -
1 stop29h 39m
Wed 1/131:25 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$833
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San José. Data last updated November 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San José. Data last updated November 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/66:40 am -
2 stops14h 11m
Sun 12/136:07 am -
1 stop17h 52m
Deal found 11/13![American Airlines logo]()
$743
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/83:20 pm -
2 stops46h 35m
Mon 12/144:15 pm -
2 stops24h 59m
Deal found 11/12![Avianca logo]()
$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/83:20 pm -
2 stops46h 35m
Wed 12/165:35 am -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 11/11![Avianca logo]()
$740
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/88:00 am -
1 stop12h 39m
Wed 12/162:25 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$755
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/82:58 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Wed 12/162:37 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$784
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/810:30 am -
2 stops11h 47m
Thu 12/172:37 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$788
One-way flights from Des Moines to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 14, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 3/235:29 pm -
2 stops19h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 3/297:36 pm -
2 stops18h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![American Airlines logo]()
$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 3/205:28 pm -
1 stop30h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 3/207:00 pm -
2 stops19h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![Southwest logo]()
$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 3/157:00 pm -
1 stop17h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1211:27 am -
2 stops11h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 1/221:42 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 3/155:40 am -
2 stops15h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/13![Southwest logo]()
$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/1510:30 am -
2 stops11h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/11![Delta logo]()
$443
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 November 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $582 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $309 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $849 |
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Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Sat 3/20
5:28 pm-10:57 pm
1 stop30h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Sat 3/20
7:00 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops19h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$353
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 3/15
7:00 pm-11:15 am
1 stop17h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$364
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Fri 1/22
6:00 am-8:59 pm
2 stops14h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$404
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Fri 1/22
1:42 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 18m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$404
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 3/15
5:40 am-7:40 pm
2 stops15h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$418
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 12/14
2:58 pm-10:17 pm
1 stop7h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$443
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Tue 12/15
10:30 am-10:17 pm
2 stops11h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$443
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Mon 12/14
1:15 pm-12:42 pm
2 stops23h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$483
Des MoinesSan José
DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
DSMSJO
Des Moines
Sat 12/12
1:23 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$638
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San José flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.
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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 November 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to San José, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAsha,Sep 2026
LGA - IAH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$417 | Average$742 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$648 | Average$897 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |