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Cheap flights from Iowa to Costa Rica from $146

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American Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 11:07 am
OMA
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SJO
19h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 9:00 am
SJO
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OMA
19h 50m
2 stops
$339American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 1:08 pm
CID
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SJO
18h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 12:29 pm
SJO
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CID
11h 54m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
5:33 am - 10:02 pm
CID
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SJO
16h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:19 pm
SJO
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CID
14h 19m
1 stop
$373Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
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
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
GOL Logo
7:22 pm - 11:35 am
CID
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SJO
17h 13m
2 stops
GOL Logo
12:35 pm - 12:29 pm
SJO
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CID
22h 54m
2 stops
$409GOL
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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
GOL Logo
7:22 pm - 1:22 pm
CID
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SJO
19h 00m
1 stop
GOL Logo
2:22 pm - 12:29 pm
SJO
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CID
21h 07m
2 stops
$416GOL
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
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
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 10:02 pm
MLI
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SJO
16h 07m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:16 pm
SJO
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MLI
9h 16m
1 stop
$503LATAM Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

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American Airlines
Apr 7
OMA4:19 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
19h 48m
2 stops
SJO11:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 14
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
OMA9:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$339
American Airlines
Apr 20
CID7:22 pmCedar Rapids
19h 00m
1 stop
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 29
SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 54m
1 stop
CID12:29 pmCedar Rapids
$342
American Airlines
Apr 7
OMA2:55 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
23h 27m
1 stop
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 14
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
OMA9:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$346

United Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 7
OMA6:15 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 14
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 11m
1 stop
OMA7:06 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$485
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Costa Rica 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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OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/7

4:19 pm-11:07 am

2 stops19h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

12:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops19h 50m

$339

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/20

7:22 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

11:35 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$339

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/5

5:33 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-10:19 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$373

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

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

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/20

7:22 pm-11:35 am

2 stops17h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

12:35 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$409

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

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

7:22 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

2:22 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$416

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

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/28

5:55 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$503

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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 $577.

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

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time

6h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Iowa to Costa Rica takes 6h 55m
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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  • 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
8,206 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $389Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,294 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,308 reviews
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