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How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:00 am - 8:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

1:20 pm - 12:26 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 06m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

3:31 pm - 12:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

6:30 am - 2:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$586American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

7:32 pm - 1:43 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:07 am - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 52m1 stop Miami

$587American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

6:14 pm - 1:51 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 2:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$589American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

6:14 pm - 1:51 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 2:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$590American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

2:58 pm - 10:17 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 10:38 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$638Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17

8:00 am - 7:39 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

2:25 pm - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$638United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

10:30 am - 10:17 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 10:38 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$643Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17

10:30 am - 10:17 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 8:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$643Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17

2:51 pm - 10:15 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 10:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$673Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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Feb 1

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

14h 59m

2 stops

SJO8:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 6

SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 06m

2 stops

DSM12:26 amDes Moines

$586

American Airlines

Dec 6

DSM7:32 pmDes Moines

18h 11m

1 stop

SJO1:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Dec 13

SJO6:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 52m

1 stop

DSM11:59 pmDes Moines

$587

American Airlines

Feb 1

DSM6:14 pmDes Moines

19h 37m

1 stop

SJO1:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 6

SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 18m

1 stop

DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

$589

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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United Airlines

Oct 29

DSM6:45 pmDes Moines

16h 40m

2 stops

SJO10:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 5

SJO2:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$674

United Airlines

Dec 31

DSM2:54 pmDes Moines

7h 38m

1 stop

SJO10:32 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mar 10

SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$722

United Airlines

Dec 31

DSM2:54 pmDes Moines

7h 38m

1 stop

SJO10:32 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mar 10

SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 32m

2 stops

DSM9:17 pmDes Moines

$727

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Mon 2/1

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

1:20 pm-12:26 am

2 stops11h 06m

$586

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 2/1

3:31 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

6:30 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$586

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

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Sun 12/6

7:32 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/13

6:07 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$587

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 2/1

6:14 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop19h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

6:30 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$589

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 2/1

6:14 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop19h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

6:30 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$590

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

2:58 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

7:00 am-10:38 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$638

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

8:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$638

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

10:30 am-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

7:00 am-10:38 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$643

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

10:30 am-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

7:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$643

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

2:51 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/20

7:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$673

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Des Moines is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $666, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in September, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Costa Rica during June average around $716.

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Best Price Found	$382
Fastest flight time	7h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $382. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $586.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica takes 7h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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