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$288+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$288
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$686
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Cheapest flights from San José to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/112:28 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/306:30 amDSM - SJO
2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/11:30 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/113:01 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/87:35 amSJO - DSM
1 stop24h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/204:05 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop26h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$507

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San José

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:28 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

6:30 am-10:37 am

2 stops29h 07m

$399

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

7:35 am-9:02 am

1 stop24h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

4:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$507

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

6:35 am-9:52 pm

2 stops38h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

3:01 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop29h 36m

$537

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

1:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$288

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

11:59 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$339

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

7:55 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$355

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

1:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$2,306

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Deals found on 4/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 SJO to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 April 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 April 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca from San José to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,319 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $507. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $537 round trip. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $288. Users have also found prices from $339 and $2,306 on American Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José, San José Province to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$459Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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