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Cheap flights from San José to Des Moines from $364

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9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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7:20 pm - 12:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$496Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
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9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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6:20 am - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
$527Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 31
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9:00 am - 10:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 15m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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5:10 am - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
$569Southwest
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:55 am - 10:31 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
25h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 7:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$588United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
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7:55 am - 10:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
13h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 am - 7:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$588United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
16h 07m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:12 pm - 12:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
$601American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
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9:00 am - 10:10 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 10m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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7:00 am - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
$621Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3
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9:00 am - 10:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
12h 15m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
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6:10 am - 6:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
$633Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:55 am - 10:31 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
25h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 7:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$640United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
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1:00 pm - 11:07 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DSM Des Moines
9h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:31 pm - 1:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$654American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 31

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United Airlines flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 8
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 36m
2 stops
DSM10:31 amDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
14h 37m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$588
United Airlines
Oct 9
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 36m
2 stops
DSM10:31 amDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
14h 37m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$640
United Airlines
Jan 21
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 45m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Jan 25
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
10h 16m
1 stop
SJO6:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$649

Southwest flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 9
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 55m
2 stops
DSM10:55 pmDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM7:20 pmDes Moines
18h 15m
2 stops
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$496
Southwest
Oct 22
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 55m
2 stops
DSM10:55 pmDes Moines
Oct 31
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
14h 20m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$527
Southwest
Sep 28
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 15m
2 stops
DSM10:15 pmDes Moines
Oct 5
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
15h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$569

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

7:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$496

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

6:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$527

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

5:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$569

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

7:55 am-10:31 am

2 stops25h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$588

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

7:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$588

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

6:00 am-11:07 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

4:12 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$601
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San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$621

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$633

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

7:55 am-10:31 am

2 stops25h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$640

San JoséDes Moines

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DSM Des Moines

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

1:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

7:31 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$654

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Best Price Found

$364

Fastest flight time

10h 43m

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San José in the past 72 hours is $364. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $496.
The fastest flight from San José to Des Moines takes 10h 43m
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 10h 43m.

  • 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 $573Free CancellationRating
7.1
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