What is the cheapest airline that flies from Costa Rica to Iowa?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Costa Rica to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

As of March 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to Iowa?

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 Costa Rica to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:45 am - 10:20 pm

SJO

DSM

12h 35m

2 stops

6:10 am - 6:40 pm

DSM

SJO

13h 30m

2 stops

$569Southwest

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

12:10 pm - 11:49 pm

SJO

DSM

10h 39m

2 stops

8:03 pm - 11:07 am

DSM

SJO

16h 04m

2 stops

$612American Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9

11:35 pm - 11:26 am

SJO

DSM

10h 51m

1 stop

3:20 pm - 1:22 pm

DSM

SJO

23h 02m

1 stop

$617American Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9

11:59 pm - 3:52 pm

SJO

DSM

14h 53m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 1:50 pm

DSM

SJO

19h 45m

1 stop

$618American Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

11:59 pm - 3:52 pm

SJO

DSM

14h 53m

1 stop

1:41 pm - 11:50 am

DSM

SJO

23h 09m

2 stops

$622American Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

12:35 pm - 11:26 am

LIR

OMA

21h 51m

2 stops

7:46 pm - 1:19 pm

OMA

LIR

18h 33m

2 stops

$650American Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23

12:35 pm - 11:26 am

LIR

OMA

21h 51m

2 stops

5:04 pm - 11:35 am

OMA

LIR

19h 31m

1 stop

$661American Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23

3:47 pm - 9:02 am

LIR

OMA

16h 15m

1 stop

5:04 pm - 11:35 am

OMA

LIR

19h 31m

1 stop

$811American Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23

4:05 pm - 4:24 pm

LIR

OMA

23h 19m

2 stops

11:23 am - 12:10 pm

OMA

LIR

25h 47m

3 stops

$1,035United Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23

American Airlines flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

Our best American Airlines deals on Costa Rica to Iowa flight tickets

American Airlines

May 7

SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 39m

2 stops

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

May 9

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

16h 04m

2 stops

SJO11:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$612

American Airlines

May 7

SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 51m

1 stop

DSM11:26 amDes Moines

May 9

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

23h 02m

1 stop

SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$617

American Airlines

Jul 31

SJO11:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 53m

1 stop

DSM3:52 pmDes Moines

Aug 4

DSM7:05 pmDes Moines

19h 45m

1 stop

SJO1:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$618

United Airlines flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

Our best United Airlines deals on Costa Rica to Iowa flight tickets

United Airlines

Jun 24

SJO11:13 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 22m

1 stop

DSM10:35 pmDes Moines

Jul 5

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

17h 19m

1 stop

SJO10:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$645

United Airlines

Jun 21

LIR4:05 pmLiberia

23h 19m

2 stops

OMA4:24 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Jun 23

OMA11:23 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

25h 47m

3 stops

LIR12:10 pmLiberia

$1,035

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/31

8:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$569

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

12:10 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

8:03 pm-11:07 am

2 stops16h 04m

$612

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

11:35 pm-11:26 am

1 stop10h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:20 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop23h 02m

$617

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/31

11:59 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

7:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$618

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/31

11:59 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

1:41 pm-11:50 am

2 stops23h 09m

$622

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Sun 6/21

12:35 pm-11:26 am

2 stops21h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/23

7:46 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops18h 33m

$650

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Sun 6/21

12:35 pm-11:26 am

2 stops21h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/23

5:04 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 31m

$661

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Sun 6/21

3:47 pm-9:02 am

1 stop16h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/23

5:04 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 31m

$811

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Sun 6/21

4:05 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/23

11:23 am-12:10 pm

3 stops25h 47m

$1,035

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Thu 4/16

3:27 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop30h 01m

$192

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?
As of March 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to Iowa?
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 Costa Rica to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,377 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $510	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,375 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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