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$237+ Cheap flights from Central America to Des Moines (DSM)

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SJO — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$529
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$237
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Central America to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/246:00 amSAL - DSM
2 stops16h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/296:20 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$529
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/96:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/158:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/82:45 pmGUA - DSM
1 stop26h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/217:43 pmDSM - GUA
1 stop17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 6/212:35 pmSAP - DSM
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/276:02 amDSM - SAP
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/91:59 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 4/155:45 amDSM - SAL
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 9/71:30 amGUA - DSM
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/218:00 amDSM - GUA
1 stop11h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 9/81:30 pmSAP - DSM
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/103:45 pmDSM - SAP
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$658
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/198:45 amSJO - DSM
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Sun 6/226:05 amDSM - SJO
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 6/125:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/158:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 6/192:35 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/225:30 amDSM - SJO
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:26 pmSAP - DSM
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Wed 9/105:45 amDSM - SAP
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/21$784
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/1010:05 pmSAL - DSM
3 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/241:32 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,710

Find flights from Central America to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Des Moines 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 February 22, 2025.

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Central America

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

6:20 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$529

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$536

San Pedro SulaDes Moines

SAP - DSM

SAPDSM

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 6/2

12:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops20h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

6:02 am-2:27 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$544

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/9

1:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

5:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$550

Guatemala CityDes Moines

GUA - DSM

GUADSM

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 7/3

1:05 am-8:54 am

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

4:12 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$558

Guatemala CityDes Moines

GUA - DSM

GUADSM

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 7/4

10:47 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

6:20 am-8:08 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$596

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

8:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

6:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$670

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

5:30 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

8:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 11m

$688

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

2:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

5:30 am-10:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$706

San Pedro SulaDes Moines

SAP - DSM

SAPDSM

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sat 6/7

1:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

6:13 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$744

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 CA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Central America to Des Moines, 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 Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to Des Moines. 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 into for flights to Des Moines from Central America?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Central America, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $305. American Airlines flights start at $310 while deals on United Airlines start at $315 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Central America to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from Central America to Des Moines is San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Des Moines. You may also consider Guatemala City La Aurora - Des Moines or San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda - Des Moines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to Des Moines 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 Central America to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Central America to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Des Moines. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$411Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$475Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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