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Cheap flights from Iowa to San José from $173

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10:50 am - 12:14 pmDSM-SJO
25h 24m1 stop
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1:19 pm - 5:08 pmSJO-DSM
27h 49m2 stops
$366Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
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10:50 am - 12:14 pmDSM-SJO
25h 24m1 stop
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1:19 pm - 5:08 pmSJO-DSM
27h 49m2 stops
$367Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 8:30 pmDSM-SJO
12h 10m2 stops
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9:00 am - 9:35 pmSJO-DSM
12h 35m2 stops
$445Southwest
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:49 pmOMA-SJO
14h 49m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 10:42 amSJO-OMA
20h 52m2 stops
$452American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 24
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 10:28 pmOMA-SJO
7h 59m1 stop
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6:20 am - 11:08 pmSJO-OMA
16h 48m1 stop
$463American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:55 pmDSM-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:28 pmSJO-DSM
15h 28m1 stop
$470Delta
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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:15 pmDSM-SJO
15h 15m2 stops
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7:00 am - 10:28 pmSJO-DSM
15h 28m1 stop
$474Delta
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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 12:50 pmDSM-SJO
21h 15m2 stops
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9:40 am - 10:15 pmSJO-DSM
12h 35m2 stops
$481Southwest
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Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 11:25 amCID-SJO
17h 59m2 stops
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8:45 am - 9:29 pmSJO-CID
12h 44m2 stops
$481United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:39 pmDSM-SJO
12h 39m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 10:30 pmSJO-DSM
8h 10m1 stop
$508United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10

United Airlines flights from Iowa to San José, San José Province

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to San José, San José Province flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 10
CID5:26 pmCedar Rapids
17h 59m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 44m
2 stops
CID9:29 pmCedar Rapids
$481
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United Airlines
Feb 24
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
12h 39m
1 stop
SJO8:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$508
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United Airlines
Feb 23
OMA6:11 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
7h 04m
1 stop
SJO1:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 4
SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 19m
1 stop
OMA9:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$516
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American Airlines flights from Iowa to San José, San José Province

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to San José, San José Province flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 10
OMA6:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
14h 49m
2 stops
SJO8:49 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 24
SJO1:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 52m
2 stops
OMA10:42 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
$452
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American Airlines
Dec 3
OMA2:29 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
7h 59m
1 stop
SJO10:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 7
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 48m
1 stop
OMA11:08 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$463
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American Airlines
Dec 3
OMA2:29 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
7h 59m
1 stop
SJO10:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 7
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 38m
2 stops
OMA11:58 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$467
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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:50 am-12:14 pm

1 stop25h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

1:19 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$366

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:50 am-12:14 pm

1 stop25h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

1:19 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$367

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

8:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$445

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops14h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

1:50 pm-10:42 am

2 stops20h 52m

$452

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

2:29 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

6:20 am-11:08 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$463

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

5:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop15h 28m

$470

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop15h 28m

$474

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops21h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

9:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$481

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/10

5:26 pm-11:25 am

2 stops17h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

8:45 am-9:29 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$481

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

8:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

1:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$508

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa 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 August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Iowa, with most prices found around $577. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in August, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to San José, San José Province during November average around $601.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $702 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from Iowa for as low as $400 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to San José, San José Province flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to San José, San José Province flight.

Cheap Iowa to San José, San José Province flight deals and tips

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to San José, San José Province

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DeltaPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,974 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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