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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San José from $303

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to San José departing on 8/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
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SJO
27h 26m
1 stop
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8:55 am - 4:52 pm
SJO
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DSM
30h 57m
2 stops
$523Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:15 am - 7:55 am
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SJO
26h 40m
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7:07 am - 8:35 am
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DSM
24h 28m
1 stop
$537Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15
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12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
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SJO
27h 26m
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7:07 am - 8:35 am
SJO
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DSM
24h 28m
1 stop
$538Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15
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6:15 am - 7:55 am
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SJO
26h 40m
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1:15 pm - 1:52 pm
SJO
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DSM
47h 37m
2 stops
$575Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
DSM
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SJO
27h 26m
1 stop
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1:15 pm - 1:52 pm
SJO
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DSM
47h 37m
2 stops
$576Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:15 am - 7:55 am
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SJO
26h 40m
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8:55 am - 2:42 pm
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DSM
28h 47m
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$581Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
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12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
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SJO
27h 26m
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8:55 am - 2:42 pm
SJO
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DSM
28h 47m
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$582Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:15 am - 7:55 am
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SJO
26h 40m
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7:07 am - 11:55 am
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DSM
27h 48m
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$584Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20
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12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
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SJO
27h 26m
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7:07 am - 11:55 am
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DSM
27h 48m
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$585Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
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5:10 am - 7:40 pm
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SJO
15h 30m
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9:00 am - 9:55 pm
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DSM
11h 55m
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$586Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 1
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
15h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 6
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$586
Southwest
Aug 26
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
13h 30m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$606
Southwest
Aug 21
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
14h 00m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 28
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$728

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 29
DSM3:39 pmDes Moines
7h 20m
1 stop
SJO10:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 5
SJO3:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 19m
1 stop
DSM12:25 amDes Moines
$690
American Airlines
Sep 11
DSM6:41 amDes Moines
8h 16m
1 stop
SJO1:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 16
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 34m
2 stops
DSM12:31 pmDes Moines
$695
American Airlines
Dec 6
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
20h 14m
2 stops
SJO1:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 13
SJO2:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 14m
2 stops
DSM8:54 amDes Moines
$700

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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 July 13, 2026.
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

8:55 am-4:52 pm

2 stops30h 57m

$523

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 28m

$537

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 28m

$538

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

1:15 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops47h 37m

$575

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

1:15 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops47h 37m

$576

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/17

8:55 am-2:42 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$581

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/17

8:55 am-2:42 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$582

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

7:07 am-11:55 am

1 stop27h 48m

$584

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

7:07 am-11:55 am

1 stop27h 48m

$585
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$586

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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 $558. If you don’t want to visit San José in January, then you should wait until June to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $619.

When to book flights from Des Moines to San José

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Fastest flight time

7h 09m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to San José takes 7h 09m
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. 7h 09m 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?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to San José

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DeltaPriceFrom $393Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,462 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $417Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,811 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $648Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,983 reviews
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