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Cheap flights from Iowa to Costa Rica from $177

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American Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 12:45 pmDSM-SJO
20h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:27 am - 9:04 amSJO-DSM
24h 37m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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vie., sep. 12 - vie., sep. 19
American Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 7:42 pmDSM-SJO
13h 39m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:06 pmSJO-DSM
16h 06m2 stops
$302American Airlines
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mié., sep. 17 - mar., sep. 23
Logo
8:47 pm - 3:16 pmDSM-SJO
18h 29m2 stops
Logo
3:05 pm - 2:55 pmSJO-DSM
23h 50m2 stops
$349
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dom., nov. 2 - jue., nov. 6
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:00 pmOMA-LIR
7h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 11:59 pmLIR-OMA
9h 54m1 stop
$385Delta
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dom., oct. 26 - jue., oct. 30
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 10:15 pmOMA-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:46 pmSJO-OMA
10h 46m1 stop
$386Delta
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dom., nov. 16 - jue., nov. 20
Logo
8:47 pm - 3:16 pmDSM-SJO
18h 29m2 stops
Logo
12:22 pm - 5:08 pmSJO-DSM
28h 46m3 stops
$395
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dom., nov. 2 - jue., nov. 6
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:55 pmDSM-SJO
11h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 10:20 pmSJO-DSM
12h 30m2 stops
$466Southwest
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mié., sep. 17 - mar., sep. 23
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:10 pmDSM-LIR
18h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:28 pmLIR-DSM
8h 08m1 stop
$493United Airlines
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vie., sep. 12 - vie., sep. 19
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 7:37 pmOMA-SJO
12h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:15 pmSJO-OMA
10h 02m1 stop
$496United Airlines
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mar., ago. 12 - vie., ago. 15
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:20 pmOMA-LIR
8h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 1:10 amLIR-OMA
12h 00m1 stop
$587Southwest
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sáb., nov. 15 - sáb., nov. 22

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 12
DSM5:38 pmDes Moines
20h 07m
1 stop
SJO12:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 19
SJO7:27 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 37m
1 stop
DSM9:04 amDes Moines
$299
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American Airlines
Sep 17
DSM7:03 amDes Moines
13h 39m
2 stops
SJO7:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 23
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 06m
2 stops
DSM11:06 pmDes Moines
$302
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American Airlines
Sep 12
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
13h 47m
1 stop
SJO5:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 19
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 13m
2 stops
DSM11:13 pmDes Moines
$304
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Southwest flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best Southwest deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 17
DSM8:25 amDes Moines
11h 30m
2 stops
SJO6:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 23
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:20 pmDes Moines
$466
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Southwest
Nov 15
OMA6:05 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
8h 15m
1 stop
LIR2:20 pmLiberia
Nov 22
LIR1:10 pmLiberia
12h 00m
1 stop
OMA1:10 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$587
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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 julio 31, 2025.
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

vie. 9/12

5:38 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop20h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/19

7:27 am-9:04 am

1 stop24h 37m

$299

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

mié. 9/17

7:03 am-7:42 pm

2 stops13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/23

6:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops16h 06m

$302

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

dom. 11/2

8:47 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/6

3:05 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$349

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 10/26

5:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Liberia

jue. 10/30

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$385

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 11/16

2:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/20

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$386

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

dom. 11/2

8:47 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/6

12:22 pm-5:08 pm

3 stops28h 46m

$395

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

mié. 9/17

8:25 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/23

8:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$466

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

vie. 9/12

6:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Liberia

vie. 9/19

1:20 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$493

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 8/12

8:10 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/15

11:13 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$496

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 11/15

6:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Liberia

sáb. 11/22

1:10 pm-1:10 am

1 stop12h 00m

$587

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $581, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in November, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Costa Rica during August average around $587.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Iowa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $517. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $762. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $589. Flying to Costa Rica in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $736. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

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

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Costa Rica flight.

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Best Price Found

$177

Fastest flight time

6h 47m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $177. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $299.
The fastest flight from Iowa to Costa Rica takes 6h 47m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Costa Rica. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Des Moines Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - Liberia Airport and Des Moines Airport - Liberia Airport.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • 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 $251Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $488Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $498Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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