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Cheap flights from Iowa to Costa Rica from $154

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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:45 am
DSM
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SJO
29h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:24 pm
SJO
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DSM
9h 24m
1 stop
$401Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:45 am
DSM
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SJO
29h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:24 pm
SJO
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DSM
9h 24m
1 stop
$409Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 29
American Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 1:22 pm
OMA
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SJO
9h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 12:22 am
SJO
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OMA
10h 47m
1 stop
$466American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:36 pm
OMA
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SJO
15h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:22 am
SJO
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OMA
16h 52m
2 stops
$471American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:21 pm
OMA
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SJO
7h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:29 pm
SJO
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OMA
13h 34m
1 stop
$528United Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:54 am
CID
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SJO
7h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 10:13 am
SJO
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CID
19h 50m
2 stops
$557Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:54 am
CID
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SJO
29h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 10:13 am
SJO
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CID
19h 50m
2 stops
$582Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10
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3:44 pm - 12:21 pm
MLI
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SJO
21h 37m
2 stops
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1:25 pm - 3:05 pm
SJO
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MLI
24h 40m
2 stops
$621United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:56 pm - 11:22 am
MLI
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LIR
17h 26m
2 stops
GOL Logo
3:37 pm - 6:26 pm
LIR
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MLI
25h 49m
2 stops
$795GOL
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
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6:56 pm - 11:22 am
MLI
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LIR
17h 26m
2 stops
GOL Logo
3:37 pm - 4:12 pm
LIR
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MLI
23h 35m
1 stop
$808GOL
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5

United Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
May 10
OMA6:15 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 17
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 34m
1 stop
OMA10:29 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$528
United Airlines
Sep 19
MLI3:44 pmMoline Quad-City
21h 37m
2 stops
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 23
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 40m
2 stops
MLI3:05 pmMoline Quad-City
$621
United Airlines
May 6
OMA1:50 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
18h 25m
3 stops
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 13
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 47m
2 stops
OMA11:42 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$623

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
May 6
OMA5:17 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
9h 05m
1 stop
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 13
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 47m
1 stop
OMA12:22 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$466
American Airlines
May 6
OMA6:55 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
15h 41m
2 stops
SJO9:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 13
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 52m
2 stops
OMA12:22 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$471
American Airlines
May 2
OMA7:35 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
16h 50m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 9
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 52m
2 stops
OMA12:22 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$533

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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

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$401

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

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$409
Quickest round-trip

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/6

5:17 am-1:22 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:35 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 47m

$466

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/6

6:55 am-9:36 pm

2 stops15h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

6:30 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 52m

$471

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/10

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$528

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/28

5:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

1:23 pm-10:13 am

2 stops19h 50m

$557

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/28

7:00 am-11:54 am

2 stops29h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

1:23 pm-10:13 am

2 stops19h 50m

$582

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/19

3:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$621

MolineLiberia

MLI - LIR

MLILIR

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/30

6:56 pm-11:22 am

2 stops17h 26m

Liberia

Fri 6/5

3:37 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$795

MolineLiberia

MLI - LIR

MLILIR

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/30

6:56 pm-11:22 am

2 stops17h 26m

Liberia

Fri 6/5

3:37 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$808

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Iowa is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $552, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in January, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Costa Rica during August average around $564.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time

6h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Iowa to Costa Rica takes 6h 50m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to Costa Rica.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Costa Rica

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Costa Rica

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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,406 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $389Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,572 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,569 reviews
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