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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San José from $214

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8:30 am - 11:33 am
DSM
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SJO
28h 03m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 10:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 04m
2 stops
$485Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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8:30 am - 11:33 am
DSM
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SJO
28h 03m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 10:06 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 28m
1 stop
$511Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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7:35 am - 8:30 am
DSM
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SJO
25h 55m
2 stops
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4:35 pm - 2:00 pm
SJO
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DSM
20h 25m
2 stops
$517Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
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7:45 am - 11:45 am
DSM
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SJO
29h 00m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 9:09 pm
SJO
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DSM
34h 34m
2 stops
$525Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
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5:30 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
$537Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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7:35 am - 8:30 am
DSM
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SJO
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 12:03 pm
SJO
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DSM
25h 28m
1 stop
$540Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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7:15 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
12h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
$558Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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5:20 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
15h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
$592Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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5:20 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 40m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 11:20 pm
SJO
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DSM
13h 20m
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$595Southwest
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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7:35 am - 8:30 am
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SJO
25h 55m
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9:35 am - 6:48 pm
SJO
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DSM
32h 13m
2 stops
$603Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20

Southwest flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 29
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 6
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$537
Southwest
Aug 11
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
12h 25m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 18
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$558
Southwest
Jul 28
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
15h 20m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 4
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$592

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Jul 25
DSM8:06 pmDes Moines
17h 54m
2 stops
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 30
SJO2:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 04m
1 stop
DSM12:06 amDes Moines
$623
American Airlines
Jul 25
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
22h 29m
1 stop
SJO2:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 30
SJO11:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 19m
1 stop
DSM4:00 pmDes Moines
$628
American Airlines
Jul 28
DSM5:23 amDes Moines
9h 54m
1 stop
SJO2:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 4
SJO3:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 34m
2 stops
DSM10:53 amDes Moines
$648

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop28h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$485

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop28h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

12:38 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$511

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops25h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/16

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$517

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

7:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop29h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

9:35 am-9:09 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$525

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$537

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops25h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

9:35 am-12:03 pm

1 stop25h 28m

$540
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

7:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/18

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$558

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

5:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$592

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

5:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

9:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$595

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

7:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops25h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

9:35 am-6:48 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$603

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $552. If you don’t want to visit San José in January, then you should wait until August to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $577.

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Fastest flight time

8h 38m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to San José takes 8h 38m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to San José

  • How far is Des Moines to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 2261.0 mi away from Des Moines. 8h 38m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,370 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,549 reviews
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7.4
9,533 reviews
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