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

American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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 August 2026, there is 1 operator 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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9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

2:15 pm - 12:35 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando

$542Southwest

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18

11:28 pm - 10:16 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

22h 48m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:15 am - 8:39 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$565United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

12:44 pm - 2:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

25h 06m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:03 am - 11:25 amCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$565United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1

8:00 am - 12:21 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

16h 21m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:36 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$570American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, May 18

8:00 am - 12:21 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

16h 21m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:36 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$570American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, May 18

2:46 pm - 9:41 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

18h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:36 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$575American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, May 18

1:25 pm - 10:47 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

32h 22m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 7:39 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$585United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

2:25 pm - 9:07 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

18h 42m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 7:53 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$599United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

1:00 pm - 9:57 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

19h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:10 pm - 1:05 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$607American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1

1:20 pm - 4:25 pmLIR Liberia-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

26h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

5:29 pm - 1:10 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-LIR Liberia

20h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$612United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

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United Airlines flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

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United Airlines

Oct 23

SJO12:44 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 06m

2 stops

CID2:50 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 1

CID8:03 amCedar Rapids

27h 22m

2 stops

SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$565

United Airlines

Oct 22

SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 22m

2 stops

CID10:47 pmCedar Rapids

Oct 26

CID8:00 amCedar Rapids

12h 39m

2 stops

SJO7:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$585

United Airlines

Nov 5

SJO2:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 42m

2 stops

CID9:07 amCedar Rapids

Nov 9

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

13h 53m

2 stops

SJO7:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$599

Southwest flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

Our best Southwest deals on Costa Rica to Iowa flight tickets

Southwest

Oct 9

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 55m

2 stops

DSM10:55 pmDes Moines

Oct 18

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

23h 20m

2 stops

SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$542

Southwest

Sep 17

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 15m

2 stops

DSM10:15 pmDes Moines

Sep 29

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

13h 35m

2 stops

SJO6:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$624

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

2:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$542

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/24

11:28 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/2

8:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$565

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

12:44 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 11/1

8:03 am-11:25 am

2 stops27h 22m

$565

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

8:00 am-12:21 am

2 stops16h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/18

6:00 am-9:36 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$570

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

8:00 am-12:21 am

2 stops16h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/18

6:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops16h 36m

$570

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

2:46 pm-9:41 am

1 stop18h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/18

6:00 am-9:36 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$575

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

1:25 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops32h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/26

8:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$585

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San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

2:25 pm-9:07 am

2 stops18h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$599

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

1:00 pm-9:57 am

1 stop19h 57m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 11/1

6:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$607

LiberiaOmaha

LIR Liberia - OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

LIROMA

Liberia

Thu 10/29

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/31

5:29 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$612

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Best Price Found	$246
Fastest flight time	9h 36m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Costa Rica in the past 72 hours is $246. The best round-trip flight deal from Costa Rica to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $542.

The fastest flight from Costa Rica to Iowa takes 9h 36m

There are no direct flights from Costa Rica to Iowa. There are no popular flight routes from Costa Rica to Iowa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 August 2026, there is 1 operator 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.

Best airlines flying from Costa Rica to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,943 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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