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Cheap flights from San José to Des Moines from $645

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Des Moines departing on 8/27. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
-
DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
-
SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
$645Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:15 pm
DSM
-
SJO
16h 15m
2 stops
$726Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:30 pm
SJO
-
DSM
8h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:37 pm
DSM
-
SJO
25h 42m
2 stops
$746United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:15 pm
DSM
-
SJO
16h 15m
2 stops
$753Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:22 pm
SJO
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DSM
14h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:15 pm
DSM
-
SJO
16h 15m
2 stops
$754Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DSM
9h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 1:57 pm
DSM
-
SJO
8h 16m
1 stop
$755American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:35 pm
SJO
-
DSM
8h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:37 pm
DSM
-
SJO
14h 17m
1 stop
$765United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:25 pm
SJO
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DSM
9h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:25 am
DSM
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SJO
27h 25m
1 stop
$767United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 10:56 pm
SJO
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DSM
21h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 12:21 pm
DSM
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SJO
25h 58m
2 stops
$770United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:09 am
SJO
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DSM
16h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:12 am - 10:38 pm
DSM
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SJO
18h 26m
1 stop
$782American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 2

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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
Sep 16
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Sep 30
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
25h 42m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$746
United Airlines
Jul 28
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Aug 2
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
14h 17m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$765
United Airlines
Nov 1
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
DSM10:25 pmDes Moines
Nov 8
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
27h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$767

JetBlue flights from San José to Des Moines

Our best JetBlue deals on San José to Des Moines flight tickets
JetBlue
Aug 17
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Aug 24
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$961
JetBlue
Aug 17
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Aug 24
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$976
JetBlue
Jul 15
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 40m
1 stop
DSM2:10 pmDes Moines
Jul 20
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
15h 19m
1 stop
SJO8:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$986

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Cheapest round-trip

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

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$645

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

9:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$726

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

6:55 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$746

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

9:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$753

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

5:45 am-9:22 pm

2 stops14h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$754
Quickest round-trip

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:03 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

6:41 am-1:57 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$755

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

1:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

6:20 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$765

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

12:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

8:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop27h 25m

$767

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

12:30 am-10:56 pm

2 stops21h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

11:23 am-12:21 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$770

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

7:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops16h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

5:12 am-10:38 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$782

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Fastest flight time

8h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San José to Des Moines takes 8h 10m
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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 10m.

  • 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • 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 $567Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,764 reviews
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Des Moines

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