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$306+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Costa Rica

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DSM — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Costa Rica (CR0). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$531
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$306
(United)
From Des Moines to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/258:00 amDSM - LIR
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3112:30 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$974
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2412:47 pmDSM - LIR
2 stops25h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/313:30 pmLIR - DSM
2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/215:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:52 amSJO - DSM
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/292:20 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/21:49 amSJO - DSM
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:55 amDSM - LIR
1 stop30h 01mDelta
Mon 12/302:21 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop26h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/298:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:30 amSJO - DSM
2 stops31h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,625
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:55 amDSM - SJO
2 stops15h 00mDelta
Sat 1/47:05 amSJO - DSM
2 stops13h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,499
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/233:11 pmDSM - LIR
2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/314:15 pmLIR - DSM
2 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,400

Find flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica 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 December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

7:12 pm-12:59 am

3 stops29h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

1:57 am-6:22 pm

3 stops16h 25m

$531

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

6:19 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Liberia

Fri 5/2

2:00 pm-11:16 am

2 stops20h 16m

$537

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

11:54 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

11:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop9h 36m

$570

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 1/23

8:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

10:28 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops14h 51m

$576

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

8:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop27h 24m

Liberia

Fri 2/28

8:50 am-10:37 am

2 stops25h 47m

$694

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

5:15 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop22h 53m

Liberia

Fri 2/7

5:15 pm-10:38 am

2 stops17h 23m

$697

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

8:00 am-5:50 pm

3 stops33h 50m

Liberia

Wed 1/22

2:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$788

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-8:08 am

2 stops24h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/21

4:09 am-5:54 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$879

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

10:32 am-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$1,159

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 3/15

2:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/23

12:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$1,273

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 DSM to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Costa Rica have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $306. Delta flights start at $353 while deals on American Airlines start at $376 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica 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 Des Moines to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$394Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$464Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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