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$169+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$421
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$625
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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 April 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/198:30 amDSM - SJO
2 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/112:28 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/105:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1711:59 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/282:12 pmDSM - LIR
2 stops22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/132:05 pmLIR - DSM
2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/256:45 pmDSM - LIR
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/161:20 pmLIR - DSM
2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 8/75:45 amDSM - LIR
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Wed 8/131:04 pmLIR - DSM
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/30$565
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/98:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1611:13 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$605
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops23h 49mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/94:13 amSJO - DSM
2 stops13h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,331
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 30mAvianca
Fri 8/221:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops17h 56mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$1,412
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 4/266:30 amDSM - LIR
2 stops30h 54mWestJet
Sat 5/31:25 pmLIR - DSM
3 stops26h 41mWestJet
Deal found 3/30$2,229

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

8:30 am-10:27 am

2 stops26h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:28 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$421

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

5:00 am-10:04 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

11:59 pm-9:04 am

1 stop8h 05m

$506

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

2:12 pm-11:34 am

2 stops22h 22m

Liberia

Tue 5/13

2:05 pm-11:13 am

2 stops20h 08m

$517

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 15m

Liberia

Mon 6/16

1:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops20h 00m

$553

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

5:45 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 56m

Liberia

Wed 8/13

1:04 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$565

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:16 am-10:11 am

2 stops23h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/25

11:13 am-10:29 am

2 stops22h 16m

$677

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

1:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$1,412

Des MoinesLiberia

DSM - LIR

DSMLIR

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

6:30 am-12:24 pm

2 stops30h 54m

Liberia

Sat 5/3

1:25 pm-5:06 pm

3 stops26h 41m

$2,229

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

3:25 pm-11:18 am

1 stop20h 53m

$169

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 4/26

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$259

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Costa Rica

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 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 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 April 1, 2025.

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 April 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,789 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,301 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $259. American Airlines flights start at $282 while deals on United Airlines start at $299 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 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 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$394Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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