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Cheap flights from San José to Des Moines from $462

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1:15 am - 9:23 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
20h 08m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:25 am - 12:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$630United Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6
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2:25 pm - 10:29 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:00 am - 12:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$630United Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 10
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8:45 am - 9:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:46 pm - 6:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$630United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Jan 6
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11:28 pm - 9:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
21h 57m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$630United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Jan 10
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2:25 pm - 10:21 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
7h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:46 pm - 12:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$630United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 5
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8:45 am - 11:06 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
14h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:00 pm - 1:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$630United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 11
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11:28 pm - 12:39 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
13h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 pm - 8:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$630United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 11
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11:28 pm - 12:39 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
13h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:46 pm - 6:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$630United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 6
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8:45 am - 9:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 pm - 8:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$630United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Jan 11
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11:28 pm - 7:19 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
19h 51m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$630United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 6

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United Airlines flights from San José to Des Moines

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United Airlines
Dec 8
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 40m
2 stops
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
Jan 5
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
17h 45m
1 stop
SJO12:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$630
United Airlines
Dec 22
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 38m
2 stops
DSM9:23 pmDes Moines
Jan 10
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
18h 52m
2 stops
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$670
United Airlines
Dec 22
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 54m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
Jan 9
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
18h 30m
2 stops
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$674

American Airlines flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 15
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 29m
1 stop
DSM9:15 amDes Moines
Jan 7
DSM6:14 pmDes Moines
25h 40m
1 stop
SJO7:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$693
American Airlines
Dec 23
SJO3:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 56m
1 stop
DSM12:33 amDes Moines
Jan 4
DSM7:43 pmDes Moines
18h 13m
1 stop
SJO1:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$708
American Airlines
Nov 12
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 19m
1 stop
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
Dec 3
DSM5:26 amDes Moines
8h 17m
1 stop
SJO1:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$728

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/22

1:15 am-9:23 pm

2 stops20h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

9:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/23

2:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 1/10

8:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/11

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

4:46 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

11:28 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 1/10

6:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$630
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San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

2:25 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

4:46 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/11

8:45 am-11:06 pm

2 stops14h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

3:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/10

11:28 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops13h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

6:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

11:28 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops13h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

4:46 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

6:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$630

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/10

11:28 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

6:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$630

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$462

Fastest flight time

8h 05m

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San José in the past 72 hours is $462. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $630.
The fastest flight from San José to Des Moines takes 8h 05m
There are no direct flights from San José to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Des Moines.
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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 05m.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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