San Juan

$153+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to San Juan are usually found in September or August, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$153
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$574
From Des Moines to San Juan
One-way flight from Des Moines to San Juan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Juan

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Juan
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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/151:36 pmDSM - SJU
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/212:11 amSJU - DSM
3 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/66:12 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop19h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/124:43 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:44 amDSM - SJU
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Wed 9/37:00 amSJU - DSM
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/2$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 11/511:26 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/112:05 amSJU - DSM
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$485
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:15 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops13h 50mSouthwest
Sun 10/264:10 pmSJU - DSM
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$520

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Juan that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

1:36 pm-3:10 pm

3 stops24h 34m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 8/21

2:11 am-8:41 pm

3 stops19h 30m

$357

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

5:38 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops18h 08m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 9/12

3:05 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$395

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

5:44 am-4:36 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$431

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

11:35 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 22m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 9/10

1:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$486

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

5:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops14h 30m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 7/30

10:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$560

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

7:15 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$153

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

6:01 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$199

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:50 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops21h 40m

$434

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 June 27, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Juan (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to San Juan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to San Juan in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% 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 July 3, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San Juan round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $395, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to San Juan.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 22% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Juan (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to San Juan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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