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Cheap flights from San José to Des Moines from $338

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Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
12h 40m
2 stops
$519Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
13h 30m
2 stops
$613Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 1:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
34h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 3:11 pm
DSM
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SJO
24h 00m
1 stop
$630Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 30
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 10:45 pm
SJO
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DSM
13h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
15h 30m
2 stops
$659Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 25
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:35 pm
SJO
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DSM
10h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:39 pm
DSM
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SJO
17h 19m
1 stop
$702United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 7:25 pm
SJO
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DSM
17h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:11 am
DSM
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SJO
29h 11m
2 stops
$704United Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 30
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:17 am
SJO
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DSM
19h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:39 pm
DSM
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SJO
17h 19m
1 stop
$707United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
11:41 pm - 9:11 am
SJO
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DSM
8h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 2:37 pm
DSM
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SJO
22h 49m
1 stop
$713American Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 2
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:26 am
SJO
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DSM
20h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:21 pm
DSM
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SJO
7h 06m
1 stop
$714United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
11:41 pm - 6:33 pm
SJO
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DSM
17h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 2:37 pm
DSM
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SJO
22h 49m
1 stop
$716American Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 2

American Airlines flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Jul 29
SJO11:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
Aug 2
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
22h 49m
1 stop
SJO2:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$713
American Airlines
Jul 29
SJO11:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 52m
1 stop
DSM6:33 pmDes Moines
Aug 2
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
22h 49m
1 stop
SJO2:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$716
American Airlines
Jul 28
SJO3:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 19m
2 stops
DSM12:56 pmDes Moines
Aug 2
DSM7:13 pmDes Moines
17h 37m
2 stops
SJO11:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$721

Southwest flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 27
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Sep 14
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
12h 40m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$519
Southwest
Aug 12
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
13h 30m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$613
Southwest
Jun 9
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m
2 stops
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
Jun 25
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
15h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$659

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$519

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/12

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$613

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

2:20 am-1:31 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

4:11 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

8:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$659

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

11:13 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

6:20 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$702

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 11m

$704

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

1:25 pm-10:17 am

2 stops19h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

6:20 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$707

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

11:41 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

4:48 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$713

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:25 pm-10:26 am

2 stops20h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$714

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

11:41 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

4:48 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$716

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Fastest flight time

8h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San José to Des Moines takes 8h 15m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Des Moines

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 2261.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Des Moines 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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from San José to Des Moines

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $510Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,642 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $566Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,745 reviews
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