What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Avianca, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 2 as of August 2026.

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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5:10 am - 7:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$569Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 8:16 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:16 am - 5:57 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$581American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

7:29 am - 8:16 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 10:11 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 11m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$586American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

5:10 am - 7:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$586Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

7:52 pm - 12:38 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

8:00 am - 12:04 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 04m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586American Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23

5:10 am - 7:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$606Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

6:15 am - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:25 pm - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$618United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 24

6:15 am - 6:16 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:25 pm - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$618United Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Feb 4

2:58 pm - 10:17 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 10:38 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$618Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17

6:05 am - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:30 am - 4:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$679United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

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GOL

Aug 28

DSM7:11 amDes Moines

13h 41m

2 stops

SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Aug 30

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 07m

2 stops

DSM11:07 pmDes Moines

$1,089

GOL

Aug 28

DSM6:33 amDes Moines

8h 19m

1 stop

SJO1:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Aug 30

SJO1:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 17m

2 stops

DSM12:24 pmDes Moines

$1,090

GOL

Aug 28

DSM6:33 amDes Moines

8h 19m

1 stop

SJO1:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Aug 30

SJO1:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

DSM11:07 pmDes Moines

$1,136

Delta flights from Des Moines to San José

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Delta

Dec 8

DSM2:58 pmDes Moines

7h 19m

1 stop

SJO10:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Dec 17

SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 38m

1 stop

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$618

Delta

Jan 20

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

15h 45m

2 stops

SJO10:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 3

SJO7:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 47m

2 stops

DSM8:52 pmDes Moines

$623

Delta

Jan 16

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

25h 50m

2 stops

SJO12:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 2

SJO7:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 47m

2 stops

DSM8:52 pmDes Moines

$648

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 10/8

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$569

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

6:00 am-8:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/30

7:16 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$581

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DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

7:29 am-8:16 pm

2 stops12h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/30

8:00 am-10:11 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$586

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 10/8

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$586

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

7:52 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/23

8:00 am-12:04 am

2 stops16h 04m

$586

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 10/8

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$606

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 2/16

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/24

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$618

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

6:15 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$618

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

2:58 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

7:00 am-10:38 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$618

Des MoinesSan José

DSM Des Moines - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

6:05 am-8:39 pm

2 stops14h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/8

7:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$679

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, June 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 $619. If you don’t want to visit San José in June, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $653.

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Fastest flight time	7h 19m
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The best one-way flight to San José from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $302. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $569.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to San José takes 7h 19m

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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. 7h 19m 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?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 2 as of August 2026.
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.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to San José?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to San José is American Airlines, representing 77% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is United Airlines at 23%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $417	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,994 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,121 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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