Costa Rica

$235+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) 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

$306
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$235
(American Airlines)
From Iowa to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Iowa to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:00 pmOMA - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/269:55 amSJO - OMA
2 stops14h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$924
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/236:00 amOMA - SJO
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/286:29 amSJO - OMA
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$946
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 United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/185:30 pmCID - SJO
2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/256:30 amSJO - CID
2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,006
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/218:25 amMLI - SJO
1 stop28h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/316:30 amSJO - MLI
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,059
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 12/296:10 amOMA - SJO
1 stop17h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/302:20 pmSJO - OMA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,066
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 12/216:25 pmCID - SJO
2 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/313:10 pmSJO - CID
2 stops20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,096
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.
Fri 12/276:08 pmOMA - LIR
2 stops16h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/93:35 pmLIR - OMA
2 stops22h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,113
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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
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Sat 12/215:00 amMLI - SJO
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:29 amSJO - MLI
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,169
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
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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

Find flights from Iowa to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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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Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/3

10:11 am-12:59 am

1 stop14h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

1:31 pm-9:21 am

1 stop19h 50m

$306

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/31

7:29 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

12:25 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop30h 14m

$489

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Liberia

Thu 2/13

8:50 am-10:18 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$517

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/1

6:24 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

2:20 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$527

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

Cedar RapidsSan José

CID - SJO

CIDSJO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/20

11:23 am-9:19 pm

2 stops9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

3:18 pm-10:53 am

2 stops19h 35m

$532

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

OmahaLiberia

OMA - LIR

OMALIR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 3/28

5:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Liberia

Tue 4/1

2:37 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$563

OmahaSan José

OMA - SJO

OMASJO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/29

5:18 pm-7:35 am

2 stops14h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

8:08 am-11:38 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$564

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

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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.

When flying from Iowa to Costa Rica, 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 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, Copa Airlines and Delta from Iowa 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.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
1,721 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Costa Rica are American Airlines ($235), United Airlines ($305), and Delta ($353).

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$394Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$464Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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