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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica from $289

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Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
$586Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 6:00 am
DSM
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SJO
12h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 11:30 am
SJO
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DSM
22h 10m
2 stops
$606Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 8:19 am
DSM
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SJO
16h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:53 am
SJO
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DSM
24h 53m
1 stop
$612Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 8:19 am
DSM
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SJO
16h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:53 am
SJO
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DSM
24h 53m
1 stop
$619Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:53 pm
DSM
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SJO
13h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 10:30 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 10m
1 stop
$688United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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LIR
7h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 10:29 pm
LIR
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DSM
8h 04m
1 stop
$706Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 1:45 pm
DSM
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LIR
20h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 1:04 pm
LIR
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DSM
21h 54m
2 stops
$711American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 1:45 pm
DSM
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LIR
20h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 8:34 am
LIR
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DSM
17h 21m
2 stops
$736American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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LIR
7h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 10:29 pm
LIR
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DSM
8h 04m
1 stop
$774Delta
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 2:25 pm
DSM
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LIR
9h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 10:35 pm
LIR
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DSM
10h 25m
1 stop
$826United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 16

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 28
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
13h 38m
2 stops
SJO6:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 4
SJO2:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$688
United Airlines
May 25
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
7h 01m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 30
SJO6:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 35m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
$803
United Airlines
Jul 6
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
7h 01m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 9
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 50m
1 stop
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
$806

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 14
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
14h 00m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 28
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$586
Southwest
Oct 28
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
12h 35m
2 stops
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 4
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 10m
2 stops
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
$606
Southwest
Oct 23
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 30
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 30m
2 stops
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
$655

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$586

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

6:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

1:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops22h 10m

$606

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

5:16 pm-8:19 am

1 stop16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-8:53 am

1 stop24h 53m

$612

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

5:16 pm-8:19 am

1 stop16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-8:53 am

1 stop24h 53m

$619

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

6:15 am-6:53 pm

2 stops13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$688
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

Thu 11/5

2:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$706

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

6:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Liberia

Fri 9/18

2:10 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$711

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

6:36 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops20h 09m

Liberia

Thu 11/5

3:13 pm-8:34 am

2 stops17h 21m

$736

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

5:41 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Liberia

Thu 7/16

1:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$774

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

6:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Liberia

Thu 7/16

11:10 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$826

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $286, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in April, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Costa Rica during February average around $393.

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Fastest flight time

7h 09m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica takes 7h 09m
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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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Costa Rica?

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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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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DeltaPriceFrom $393Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,454 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $417Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,667 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,694 reviews
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