What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

What airlines fly to Puerto Rico?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Puerto Rico from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Puerto Rico. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Puerto Rico on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?

As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Rico?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:45 am - 9:30 amDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

23h 45m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Orlando

6:27 am - 9:45 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$355Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28

2:09 pm - 8:34 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

28h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

6:27 am - 9:45 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$366Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28

8:03 pm - 2:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

17h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:10 pm - 8:26 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$516American Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 13

7:57 pm - 2:51 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

16h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 pm - 10:17 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$516American Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 1

7:38 am - 12:36 amDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

14h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

4:55 pm - 10:51 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$516United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

8:00 am - 9:24 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

11h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:46 pm - 10:30 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$516United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

6:20 am - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 1:28 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$516Delta

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 13

10:52 am - 12:58 amDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

12h 06m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:45 am - 9:14 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$516Delta

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:45 am - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando

9:50 am - 8:55 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 05m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$516Southwest

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 13

8:00 am - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

12h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Tampa

10:05 pm - 10:10 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 05m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

$516Southwest

Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 18

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8:44 am - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 15m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

3:55 am - 11:35 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 40m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

$643Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 14

10:24 am - 11:15 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

10h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:20 pm - 8:43 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$668Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

5:30 am - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:20 pm - 8:43 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$668Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

5:30 am - 5:43 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

10h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:20 pm - 10:35 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$693Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

6:00 am - 4:09 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:47 pm - 12:19 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$723American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

6:00 am - 9:38 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

3:47 pm - 12:19 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$723American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

8:44 am - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 15m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

12:50 pm - 9:34 amSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 44m1 stop Tampa

$756Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

8:00 am - 10:22 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

12h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:05 am - 5:28 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$900United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

8:00 am - 12:36 amDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

14h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:05 am - 9:55 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$918United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

5:25 am - 8:50 pmDSM Des Moines-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

13h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Orlando

12:40 pm - 11:05 pmSJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 25m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$987Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

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United Airlines

Jan 25

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

14h 36m

2 stops

SJU12:36 amSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Feb 1

SJU4:55 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

8h 19m

1 stop

DSM11:14 pmDes Moines

$526

United Airlines

Feb 10

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

13h 09m

2 stops

SJU9:24 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Feb 16

SJU4:55 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

7h 56m

1 stop

DSM10:51 pmDes Moines

$548

United Airlines

Nov 27

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

12h 22m

2 stops

SJU10:22 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Dec 5

SJU7:40 amSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

17h 35m

2 stops

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

$725

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico

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American Airlines

Jan 20

DSM7:41 amDes Moines

11h 30m

2 stops

SJU9:11 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Jan 26

SJU7:03 amSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

14h 10m

1 stop

DSM7:13 pmDes Moines

$521

American Airlines

Jan 25

DSM7:57 pmDes Moines

16h 54m

1 stop

SJU2:51 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Feb 1

SJU5:50 pmSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

18h 27m

1 stop

DSM10:17 amDes Moines

$536

American Airlines

Jan 20

DSM4:56 pmDes Moines

14h 42m

2 stops

SJU9:38 amSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Jan 26

SJU6:00 amSan Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

10h 09m

2 stops

DSM2:09 pmDes Moines

$541

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DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

7:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops23h 45m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 1/28

6:27 am-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$355

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

2:09 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop28h 25m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 1/28

6:27 am-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$366

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DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 4/6

8:03 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 17m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 4/13

3:10 pm-8:26 am

1 stop18h 16m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Mon 1/25

7:57 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 2/1

5:50 pm-10:17 am

1 stop18h 27m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Wed 2/17

7:38 am-12:36 am

2 stops14h 58m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 2/24

4:55 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$516

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DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Fri 1/22

8:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 24m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Sat 1/30

3:46 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 4/6

6:20 am-8:20 pm

2 stops13h 00m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 4/13

6:15 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

10:52 am-12:58 am

2 stops12h 06m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 1/27

7:45 am-9:14 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 4/6

7:45 am-10:25 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 4/13

9:50 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$516

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM Des Moines - SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

8:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 1/18

10:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops14h 05m

$516

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Puerto Rico?

If you don’t want to visit Puerto Rico in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $526.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Puerto Rico from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Puerto Rico for around $634 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Puerto Rico from Des Moines for as low as $529 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$170
Fastest flight time	9h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Puerto Rico from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $170. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Puerto Rico found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $355.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Puerto Rico takes 9h 30m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Rico. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Puerto Rico.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?
As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Rico.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Rico?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Southwest	PriceFrom $401	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,223 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,235 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,487 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,722 reviews	Search Delta flights

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