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$193+ 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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San José

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Round-trip from

$350
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$601
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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 November 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/25:00 amCID - SJO
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amSJO - CID
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/125:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/171:15 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$502
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/128:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1712:39 pmSJO - DSM
3 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/186:45 amOMA - SJO
1 stop15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/202:39 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$515
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/156:35 amDSM - SJO
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2212:39 pmSJO - DSM
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/188:00 amOMA - SJO
1 stop12h 30mSouthwest
Thu 11/209:00 amSJO - OMA
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$522
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/125:45 amDSM - SJO
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/179:00 amSJO - DSM
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/136:00 amOMA - SJO
1 stop16h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:50 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/158:50 amDSM - SJO
1 stop13h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2112:34 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/1310:50 amDSM - SJO
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/187:55 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amOMA - SJO
2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/87:30 amSJO - OMA
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$616
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/76:29 amOMA - SJO
2 stops14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/93:11 pmSJO - OMA
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$625

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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 November 3, 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

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

11:26 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

12:23 am-10:46 am

1 stop10h 23m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

8:10 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

10:21 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$354

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$354

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/24

6:40 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-11:46 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$482

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/11

7:13 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-9:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$482

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/9

12:11 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$486

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

5:57 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

12:23 am-12:36 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$486

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

5:22 am-3:01 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:38 am-11:33 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$502

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San José

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San José (average of $278). 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 November 3, 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 10h 06m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $350. 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 $202. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San José (average of $278). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$492Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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