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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San José from $156

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8:47 pm - 11:42 amDSM-SJO
14h 55m2 stops
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5:00 am - 2:55 pmSJO-DSM
33h 55m2 stops
$403
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
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5:49 pm - 11:14 amDSM-SJO
18h 25m2 stops
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11:37 am - 2:58 pmSJO-DSM
26h 21m3 stops
$416
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:47 pm - 8:40 amDSM-SJO
35h 53m3 stops
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5:00 am - 2:55 pmSJO-DSM
33h 55m2 stops
$423
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
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11:19 am - 10:42 amDSM-SJO
24h 23m1 stop
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6:07 pm - 10:05 amSJO-DSM
39h 58m2 stops
$441
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 12:50 pmDSM-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 10:43 pmSJO-DSM
8h 28m1 stop
$526Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:55 pmDSM-SJO
15h 55m2 stops
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8:05 am - 11:57 pmSJO-DSM
15h 52m2 stops
$530American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 27
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6:00 am - 8:55 pmDSM-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 10:03 amSJO-DSM
27h 34m1 stop
$535American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 27
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:56 amDSM-SJO
7h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 10:43 pmSJO-DSM
8h 28m1 stop
$546Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:25 amDSM-SJO
20h 10m2 stops
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2:20 pm - 5:25 pmSJO-DSM
27h 05m2 stops
$650United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
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6:08 am - 7:37 pmDSM-SJO
14h 29m1 stop
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7:55 am - 10:28 pmSJO-DSM
13h 33m1 stop
$666United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José, San José Province flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 19
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
15h 55m
2 stops
SJO8:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 27
SJO8:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 52m
2 stops
DSM11:57 pmDes Moines
$530
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American Airlines
Nov 19
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
14h 55m
1 stop
SJO8:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 27
SJO6:29 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 34m
1 stop
DSM10:03 amDes Moines
$535
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American Airlines
Oct 2
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
13h 42m
2 stops
SJO7:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO6:44 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 57m
1 stop
DSM5:41 pmDes Moines
$550
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José, San José Province flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 9
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
20h 10m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 16
SJO2:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 05m
2 stops
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
$650
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United Airlines
Sep 26
DSM6:08 amDes Moines
14h 29m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 29
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 33m
1 stop
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$666
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United Airlines
Sep 26
DSM6:08 amDes Moines
14h 29m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 29
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$670
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

8:47 pm-11:42 am

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

5:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$403

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

5:49 pm-11:14 am

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

11:37 am-2:58 pm

3 stops26h 21m

$416

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

8:47 pm-8:40 am

3 stops35h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

5:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$423

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

11:19 am-10:42 am

1 stop24h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

6:07 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 58m

$441

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

5:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

2:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$526

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

5:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/27

8:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 52m

$530

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/27

6:29 am-10:03 am

1 stop27h 34m

$535

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

5:40 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

2:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$546

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

3:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

2:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$650

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

6:08 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

7:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$666

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to San José, San José Province

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Des Moines, with most prices found around $581. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in November, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to San José, San José Province during August average around $587.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to San José, San José Province is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $517. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $762.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $589. Flying to San José, San José Province in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $736 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $692 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from Des Moines for as low as $498 on momondo.

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Cheap Des Moines to San José, San José Province (DSM to SJO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Des Moines to San José, San José Province

Best Price Found

$156

Fastest flight time

7h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San José, San José Province

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $156. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $403.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to San José, San José Province takes 7h 10m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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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 10m 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to San José, San José Province

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8,905 reviews
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