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Cheap flights from Central America to Des Moines from $264

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 10:43 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 38m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:35 pm
DSM
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SAL
12h 15m1 stop
$376Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 4:00 pm
SJO
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DSM
26h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:22 am
DSM
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SJO
17h 49m2 stops
$431Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 4:00 pm
SJO
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DSM
26h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 11:22 am
DSM
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SJO
41h 34m2 stops
$474Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 11
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 35m2 stops
$480Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 4:00 pm
SJO
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DSM
26h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 11:22 am
DSM
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SJO
45h 31m2 stops
$486Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
11:54 pm - 2:27 pm
SAL
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DSM
14h 33m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:19 pm
DSM
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SAL
29h 19m2 stops
$496United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 1:10 pm
SAL
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DSM
22h 12m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 10:50 am
DSM
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SAL
21h 45m2 stops
$504American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 2:56 pm
SAL
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DSM
25h 17m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:37 am
DSM
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SAL
22h 37m2 stops
$505American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 30m2 stops
$512Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:30 pm
MGA
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DSM
8h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 10:05 pm
DSM
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MGA
13h 55m1 stop
$535United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

Southwest flights from Central America to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Central America to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 22
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
May 11
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
14h 35m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$480
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Southwest
Apr 21
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
May 12
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$512
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American Airlines flights from Central America to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Central America to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 31
SAL1:58 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
22h 12m
2 stops
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
Apr 9
DSM2:05 pmDes Moines
21h 45m
2 stops
SAL10:50 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
$504
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American Airlines
Mar 3
SAL1:39 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
25h 17m
2 stops
DSM2:56 pmDes Moines
Mar 10
DSM2:00 pmDes Moines
22h 37m
2 stops
SAL11:37 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
$505
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American Airlines
Mar 3
SAL2:56 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
8h 42m
1 stop
DSM11:38 pmDes Moines
Mar 10
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
7h 47m
1 stop
SAL1:47 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
$597
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Des Moines 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
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San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

12:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

8:20 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$376

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

12:31 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

6:33 pm-11:22 am

2 stops17h 49m

$431

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

12:31 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

6:48 pm-11:22 am

2 stops41h 34m

$474

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

5:25 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$480

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

12:31 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

2:51 pm-11:22 am

2 stops45h 31m

$486

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

11:54 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops14h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-1:19 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$496

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/31

1:58 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops22h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

2:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 45m

$504

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/3

1:39 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-11:37 am

2 stops22h 37m

$505

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$512

ManaguaDes Moines

MGA - DSM

MGADSM

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 2/5

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

8:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$535

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Central America to Des Moines is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $499. Flights from Central America to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $788. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Central America to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $604. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $639. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Can stopping save me money on Central America to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Central America to Des Moines flight.

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Fastest flight time

7h 24m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Central America to Des Moines takes 7h 24m
There are no direct flights from Central America to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Central America to Des Moines.
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    Prices for flights from Central America to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Central America to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Central America to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Central America to Des Moines

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $495Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,105 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $510Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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