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$183+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San José

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

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.
Sun 12/211:55 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amSJO - OMA
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$571
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.
Sun 12/211:55 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:30 amSJO - OMA
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$575
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.
Sun 12/217:10 amOMA - SJO
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:20 amSJO - OMA
2 stops12h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$600
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.
Sun 12/217:10 amOMA - SJO
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:29 pmSJO - OMA
2 stops19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$698
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 12/248:15 amOMA - SJO
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amSJO - OMA
1 stop15h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$707
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:07 amDSM - SJO
1 stop17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/172:54 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$731
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:34 amDSM - SJO
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Sat 1/177:00 amSJO - DSM
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/16$766
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.
Fri 12/196:35 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amSJO - DSM
2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$784
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:45 amDSM - SJO
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:31 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$821
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:47 amDSM - SJO
1 stop11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/112:54 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$826
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 12/249:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/195:34 amDSM - SJO
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Wed 12/317:00 amSJO - DSM
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/15$846

Find flight deals from Iowa to San José

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Round-trip from

$312
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One-way from

$183
(United Airlines)

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August

Average price

$655
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San José that are best for you.

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Iowa

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San José

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Price

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:19 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

2:35 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop20h 39m

$406

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$418

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

12:03 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:35 am-11:43 pm

1 stop12h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

3:04 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

4:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$418

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

1:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

7:09 am-6:02 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$418

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

7:09 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$418

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-10:11 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$422

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

10:04 am-8:13 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

1:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$422

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San José

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San José (average of $277). Flying from Iowa to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 IA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San José. 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.

When flying from Iowa to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to San José?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Iowa?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to San José.

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

    A quick flight from Iowa to San José can take about 8h 50m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $406. There are 2253 mi between Iowa and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $231. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to San José for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to San José?

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Cedar Rapids - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Des Moines - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from Iowa to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to San José?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San José (average of $277). Flying from Iowa to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 Iowa to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$548Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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