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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San José from $215

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American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:22 pm
DSM
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SJO
9h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 51m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
10:34 am - 12:04 pm
DSM
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 8:58 pm
SJO
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DSM
30h 33m
2 stops
$399Delta
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 11:25 am
DSM
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SJO
22h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 11:26 am
SJO
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DSM
20h 04m
2 stops
$407American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 11:15 am
DSM
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SJO
21h 39m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 3:15 pm
SJO
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DSM
25h 55m
1 stop
$408Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:56 am
DSM
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SJO
7h 11m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:32 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 07m
1 stop
$414LATAM Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 1:06 pm
DSM
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SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 9:43 am
SJO
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DSM
19h 18m
2 stops
$419Delta
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 11:25 am
DSM
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SJO
22h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:26 am
SJO
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DSM
10h 51m
1 stop
$423American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:45 am
DSM
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SJO
26h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 3:15 pm
SJO
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DSM
25h 55m
1 stop
$425Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:56 am
DSM
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SJO
7h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 10:32 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 07m
1 stop
$434Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
10:34 am - 1:06 pm
DSM
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SJO
27h 32m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 8:36 pm
SJO
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DSM
29h 06m
2 stops
$439Delta
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 16

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 7
DSM5:12 amDes Moines
15h 27m
1 stop
SJO8:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO7:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 59m
1 stop
DSM10:44 pmDes Moines
$503
United Airlines
Mar 7
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
14h 32m
2 stops
SJO10:32 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 14m
1 stop
DSM10:44 pmDes Moines
$508
United Airlines
Mar 7
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
14h 32m
2 stops
SJO10:32 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 53m
2 stops
DSM1:23 pmDes Moines
$524

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
May 6
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
9h 22m
1 stop
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 13
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 51m
1 stop
DSM11:59 pmDes Moines
$394
American Airlines
Apr 7
DSM1:38 pmDes Moines
22h 47m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 14
SJO2:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 04m
2 stops
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
$407
American Airlines
Apr 15
DSM2:02 pmDes Moines
22h 23m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 22
SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 51m
1 stop
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
$423

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San José 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 February 16, 2026.
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

5:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

2:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$394

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

10:34 am-12:04 pm

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

1:25 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$399

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

1:38 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

2:22 pm-11:26 am

2 stops20h 04m

$407

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

2:36 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$408

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

5:45 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$414

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:45 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

1:25 pm-9:43 am

2 stops19h 18m

$419

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

2:02 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:35 pm-11:26 am

1 stop10h 51m

$423

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$425

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:45 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$434

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

10:34 am-1:06 pm

2 stops27h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

2:30 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$439

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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

7h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to San José takes 7h 01m
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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  • 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 01m 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
8,204 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $489Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,294 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,299 reviews
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