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$165+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Juan

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJU
dic. 18 — dic. 251
jue. 12/18
jue. 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Juan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/114:21 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/134:10 amSJU - DSM
1 stop20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
lun. 12/85:40 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/122:36 pmSJU - DSM
2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
jue. 12/46:28 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop18h 34mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/113:45 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
dom. 11/309:00 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop15h 49mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/53:58 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/82:16 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 04mDelta
vie. 12/127:19 amSJU - DSM
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/17$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
sáb. 12/65:00 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/147:00 amSJU - DSM
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/248:31 amDSM - SJU
2 stops15h 41mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/294:10 amSJU - DSM
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$483

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Juan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Juan (PR1). 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 noviembre 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$561
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Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

sáb. 1/31

11:30 am-12:36 am

2 stops11h 06m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

mar. 2/10

2:05 am-2:33 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

lun. 2/16

6:15 pm-10:30 am

2 stops14h 15m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

jue. 2/19

8:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$406

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

sáb. 1/31

11:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 24m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

vie. 2/6

6:00 am-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$406

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

jue. 1/8

2:58 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

sáb. 1/17

8:00 am-10:09 pm

2 stops40h 09m

$428

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

jue. 1/8

2:58 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

dom. 1/18

6:55 am-7:23 pm

2 stops38h 28m

$442

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

lun. 12/8

2:16 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

vie. 12/12

7:19 am-8:46 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$447

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

sáb. 12/6

6:28 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop18h 34m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

dom. 12/14

7:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$451

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

vie. 1/9

5:21 am-6:22 pm

2 stops11h 01m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

mar. 1/13

2:28 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$480

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

sáb. 1/17

3:35 pm-6:11 am

2 stops12h 36m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

jue. 1/22

2:05 am-2:33 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$485

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

sáb. 1/31

7:50 am-12:36 am

2 stops14h 46m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

jue. 2/5

2:05 am-2:33 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$485

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Juan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Juan. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to San Juan is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Juan (average of $159). Flying from Des Moines to San Juan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 DSM to SJU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Juan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to San Juan in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to San Juan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San Juan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to San Juan flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Juan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Juan. 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 Juan. Reviews last updated noviembre 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to San Juan, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,105 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Juan from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Juan should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to San Juan from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to San Juan?

    For as low as $406, United Airlines can have you in San Juan from Des Moines in 10h 24m. The distance from Des Moines to San Juan is about 2278 mi. 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 Juan round-trip?

    Frontier, at $150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to San Juan.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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 Juan.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Juan (average of $159). Flying from Des Moines to San Juan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Juan

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San Juan. 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 noviembre 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$419Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$515Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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