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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica from $170

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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 11:40 am
DSM
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SJO
40h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:06 am
SJO
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DSM
20h 31m
1 stop
$348Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 11:40 am
DSM
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SJO
39h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:06 am
SJO
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DSM
20h 31m
1 stop
$371Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
5:24 am - 10:02 pm
DSM
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SJO
16h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:33 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 33m
1 stop
$373Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 11:40 am
DSM
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SJO
39h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 1:06 pm
SJO
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DSM
24h 31m
1 stop
$375Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 10:02 pm
DSM
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SJO
15h 43m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:45 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 45m
2 stops
$378Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:56 am
DSM
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SJO
7h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 10:32 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 07m
1 stop
$384Delta
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:18 pm
DSM
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LIR
8h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 2:56 pm
LIR
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DSM
25h 19m
1 stop
$599American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:18 pm
DSM
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LIR
8h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 8:54 am
LIR
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DSM
19h 17m
2 stops
$603American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:17 pm
DSM
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LIR
7h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 11:56 pm
LIR
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DSM
8h 43m
1 stop
$616American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
8:01 pm - 1:10 pm
DSM
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LIR
18h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 11:28 am
LIR
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DSM
21h 59m
2 stops
$621American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

LATAM Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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LATAM Airlines
Mar 2
DSM5:24 amDes Moines
16h 38m
1 stop
SJO10:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 33m
1 stop
DSM4:33 pmDes Moines
$403
LATAM Airlines
May 7
DSM2:35 pmDes Moines
22h 29m
2 stops
SJO12:04 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 15
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 54m
2 stops
DSM9:19 amDes Moines
$439

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 2
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
15h 33m
2 stops
SJO8:33 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 40m
2 stops
DSM11:40 pmDes Moines
$475
American Airlines
Feb 26
DSM10:04 amDes Moines
10h 08m
1 stop
SJO8:12 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 4
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:19 pmDes Moines
$490
American Airlines
Feb 26
DSM11:17 amDes Moines
11h 26m
1 stop
SJO10:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 4
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 19m
2 stops
DSM9:19 pmDes Moines
$495

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-11:40 am

2 stops40h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

11:35 am-9:06 am

1 stop20h 31m

$348

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

8:29 pm-11:40 am

2 stops39h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

11:35 am-9:06 am

1 stop20h 31m

$371

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$373

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

8:29 pm-11:40 am

2 stops39h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-1:06 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$375

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 am-10:02 pm

2 stops15h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$378

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

5:45 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

1:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$384

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Liberia

Wed 3/25

12:37 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$599

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Liberia

Wed 3/25

12:37 pm-8:54 am

2 stops19h 17m

$603

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

5:05 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Liberia

Mon 3/9

2:13 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$616

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

8:01 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops18h 09m

Liberia

Mon 4/27

12:29 pm-11:28 am

2 stops21h 59m

$621

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $558, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in January, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Costa Rica during August average around $572.

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Fastest flight time

6h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica takes 6h 50m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Costa Rica.
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    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.

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    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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,130 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,229 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $489Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,212 reviews
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