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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica from $209

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American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO
10h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:27 pmSJO-DSM
15h 27m1 stop
$350American Airlines
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jue., feb. 5 - vie., feb. 13
Delta Logo
10:21 am - 10:15 pmDSM-SJO
11h 54m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:29 pmSJO-DSM
9h 29m1 stop
$354Delta
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jue., feb. 5 - vie., feb. 13
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:39 pmDSM-SJO
12h 39m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:50 pmSJO-DSM
15h 20m2 stops
$374United Airlines
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dom., feb. 1 - sáb., feb. 7
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO
10h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:24 pmSJO-DSM
11h 24m1 stop
$390American Airlines
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vie., feb. 6 - sáb., feb. 14
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO
10h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:05 pmSJO-DSM
14h 20m2 stops
$394American Airlines
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vie., feb. 6 - sáb., feb. 14
American Airlines Logo
7:39 am - 9:02 pmDSM-SJO
13h 23m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:05 pmSJO-DSM
14h 20m2 stops
$434American Airlines
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vie., feb. 6 - sáb., feb. 14
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 8:39 pmDSM-SJO
12h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:20 pmSJO-DSM
13h 35m1 stop
$443United Airlines
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mié., feb. 11 - lun., feb. 16
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 8:39 pmDSM-SJO
12h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:20 pmSJO-DSM
13h 35m1 stop
$448United Airlines
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mié., feb. 11 - lun., feb. 16
Delta Logo
11:26 am - 10:15 pmDSM-SJO
10h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:31 pmSJO-DSM
15h 31m1 stop
$518Delta
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vie., ene. 16 - vie., ene. 23
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:30 pmDSM-SJO
13h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 pmSJO-DSM
12h 55m2 stops
$607Southwest
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mié., feb. 11 - lun., feb. 16

Copa Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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Copa Airlines
Nov 8
DSM8:02 amDes Moines
13h 54m
2 stops
SJO9:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO6:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 18m
2 stops
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
$728
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Copa Airlines
Nov 13
DSM8:02 amDes Moines
23h 31m
2 stops
SJO7:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO4:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 17m
2 stops
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
$938
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Copa Airlines
Nov 8
DSM8:02 amDes Moines
24h 17m
2 stops
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 16
SJO4:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 17m
2 stops
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
$1,105
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Delta flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
Delta
Feb 5
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
11h 54m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 13
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 29m
1 stop
DSM4:29 pmDes Moines
$354
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Delta
Jan 16
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
10h 49m
1 stop
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 23
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 31m
1 stop
DSM10:31 pmDes Moines
$518
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Delta
Mar 9
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 16
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
$631
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated noviembre 3, 2025.
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

jue. 2/5

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/13

7:00 am-10:27 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$350

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

jue. 2/5

10:21 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/13

7:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$354

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

dom. 2/1

8:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

6:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$374

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

vie. 2/6

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

7:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$390

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

vie. 2/6

11:42 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

7:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$394

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

vie. 2/6

7:39 am-9:02 pm

2 stops13h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

7:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$434

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

mié. 2/11

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

8:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$443

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

mié. 2/11

8:10 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

8:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$448

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

vie. 1/16

11:26 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/23

7:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$518

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

mié. 2/11

6:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

9:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$607

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $577, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in August, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Costa Rica during November average around $601.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $517. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $762. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $589. Flying to Costa Rica in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $736. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Des Moines when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $687 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Des Moines for as low as $400 on momondo.

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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.

  • 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 $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $503Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,997 reviews
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