Central America

$183+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Central America

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DSM — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Central America (0CA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$431
(United)

One-way from

$183
(American Airlines)
From Iowa to Central America
One-way flight from Iowa to Central America

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:41 amOMA - SAL
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/32:10 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/278:00 amDSM - PTY
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/308:55 amPTY - DSM
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 amOMA - SAL
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amSAL - OMA
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$434
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Tue 3/45:27 amOMA - SAL
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 3/111:57 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/20$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:22 amCID - BZE
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/191:05 pmBZE - CID
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/113:23 pmDSM - PTY
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/181:05 pmPTY - DSM
2 stops22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:06 pmOMA - BZE
2 stops19h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/291:05 pmBZE - OMA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:50 pmOMA - GUA
1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/202:45 pmGUA - OMA
1 stop22h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:00 amOMA - PTY
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/57:55 amPTY - OMA
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$501
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Sat 2/228:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/911:24 amSJO - DSM
1 stop24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:14 pmOMA - PTY
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/42:45 pmPTY - OMA
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$506
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Sat 5/35:29 pmDSM - BZE
2 stops18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/711:45 amBZE - DSM
2 stops23h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$507

Find flights from Iowa to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Central America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/17

7:05 pm-11:24 am

1 stop16h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/20

12:29 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop29h 46m

$393

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

8:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/4

8:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$431

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

3:46 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/13

12:26 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$464

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/19

1:46 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops23h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/26

4:40 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$474

OmahaBelize City

OMA - BZE

OMABZE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/3

6:00 am-2:28 pm

2 stops8h 28m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 2/9

1:18 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$478

Des MoinesPanama City

DSM - PTY

DSMPTY

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

3:23 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/18

1:05 pm-11:29 am

2 stops22h 24m

$481

Cedar RapidsBelize City

CID - BZE

CIDBZE

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/22

5:35 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 3/2

2:55 pm-10:53 am

2 stops19h 58m

$482

OmahaBelize City

OMA - BZE

OMABZE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/16

6:06 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops19h 23m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Fri 8/29

1:05 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$482

OmahaGuatemala City

OMA - GUA

OMAGUA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/20

7:50 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/20

2:45 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$484

OmahaSan Salvador

OMA - SAL

OMASAL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/19

6:06 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/26

2:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 10m

$484

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Iowa to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Central America are American Airlines ($183), United Airlines ($198), and Copa Airlines ($851).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Central America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Iowa to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$329Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$456Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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