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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica from $278

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7:45 am - 11:33 am
DSM
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SJO
28h 48m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 10:57 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 19m
2 stops
$455Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
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11:00 am - 10:42 am
DSM
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SJO
24h 42m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 10:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$475Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 23
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2:36 pm - 11:14 am
DSM
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SJO
21h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 10:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$485Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 23
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2:36 pm - 11:14 am
DSM
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SJO
21h 38m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 10:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$510Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:23 am - 10:42 am
DSM
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SJO
25h 19m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 10:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$513Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:45 am - 11:33 am
DSM
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SJO
28h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:14 pm
SJO
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DSM
36h 39m
2 stops
$520Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, Aug 16
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5:30 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
$585Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:45 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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LIR
7h 15m
1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:26 pm
LIR
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DSM
8h 01m
1 stop
$686Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18
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3:48 pm - 11:00 am
DSM
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LIR
20h 12m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 9:10 am
LIR
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DSM
18h 00m
1 stop
$691American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18
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5:00 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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LIR
9h 40m
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American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 11:59 pm
LIR
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DSM
8h 49m
1 stop
$706American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 15
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 22
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$585
Southwest
May 17
DSM8:40 pmDes Moines
16h 30m
2 stops
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 16
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 35m
2 stops
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
$620
Southwest
Apr 17
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
17h 15m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 22
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$630

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 15
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
14h 17m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 22
SJO11:13 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 30m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
$668
United Airlines
May 3
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
10h 49m
1 stop
LIR3:19 pmLiberia
May 7
LIR1:20 pmLiberia
8h 25m
1 stop
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
$796
United Airlines
May 3
DSM8:15 amDes Moines
7h 10m
1 stop
LIR2:25 pmLiberia
May 7
LIR1:20 pmLiberia
19h 03m
2 stops
DSM9:23 amDes Moines
$801

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop28h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

12:38 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$455

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

11:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop24h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$475

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

2:36 pm-11:14 am

1 stop21h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$485

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

2:36 pm-11:14 am

1 stop21h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$510

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

10:23 am-10:42 am

1 stop25h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$513

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

7:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop28h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/16

9:35 am-11:14 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$520

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$585
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

Fri 9/18

1:25 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$686

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

3:48 pm-11:00 am

2 stops20h 12m

Liberia

Fri 9/18

2:10 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 00m

$691

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Liberia

Mon 4/27

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$706

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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 $552, 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 $577.

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Fastest flight time

6h 50m

Direct flights

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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
8,319 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,489 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,460 reviews
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