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$170+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
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 February 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:54 pm
OMA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
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OMA
1 stop12h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/75:17 pm
OMA
-
SJO
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 pm
SJO
-
OMA
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:36 am
CID
-
SJO
2 stops15h 26m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
CID
1 stop14h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
OMA
-
SJO
2 stops13h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 3/117:00 am
SJO
-
OMA
2 stops16h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/35:00 am
CID
-
SJO
1 stop15h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 3/102:20 pm
SJO
-
CID
1 stop21h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 4/257:22 pm
CID
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
CID
1 stop11h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$356
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:36 am
CID
-
SJO
2 stops15h 26m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
CID
2 stops27h 11m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/1$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:04 pm
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:19 am
DSM
-
SJO
2 stops15h 43m
Delta
Tue 3/37:00 am
SJO
-
DSM
2 stops13h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:00 am
MLI
-
SJO
2 stops14h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
SJO
-
MLI
1 stop16h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$382
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:24 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 3/62:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 03m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:24 am
DSM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
Delta
Fri 3/62:25 pm
SJO
-
DSM
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$393

Find flight deals from Iowa to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San José flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$323
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One-way from

$170
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Average price

$777
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San José that are best for you.

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OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/4

7:06 am-10:02 pm

1 stop14h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:20 pm-12:11 am

1 stop9h 51m

$323

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/2

2:54 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-8:29 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$323

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

$342

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/2

6:20 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

2:20 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$342

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

7:22 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

11:35 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$356

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:24 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

12:04 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

12:04 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:19 am-10:02 pm

2 stops15h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$378

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/7

5:17 pm-9:25 am

2 stops16h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

$382

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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 $236). 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.

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 13h 33m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $342. There are 2276 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $259. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American 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 $236). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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