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$178+ Cheap flights from Central America to Iowa

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$297
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$178
(Mytrip)

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February

Average price

$666
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/1812:59 amGUA - DSM
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/265:25 pmDSM - GUA
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 9/82:20 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/203:45 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/811:32 amSJO - DSM
2 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/36:32 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/151:20 pmMGA - DSM
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2911:38 amDSM - MGA
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/161:45 pmSAL - OMA
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/42:39 pmOMA - SAL
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/241:15 amSAL - OMA
1 stop17h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/48:25 amOMA - SAL
1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 6/135:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop15h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:50 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Wed 6/256:00 amSAP - DSM
2 stops15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/26:00 amDSM - SAP
2 stops14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$496
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/98:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/158:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 6/76:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/225:32 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 9/812:35 pmSAP - DSM
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/106:15 amDSM - SAP
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/31:50 pmGUA - OMA
1 stop18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/295:00 amOMA - GUA
2 stops14h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$525

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Iowa 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Iowa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CityDes Moines

GUA - DSM

GUADSM

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/18

12:59 am-3:53 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

5:25 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$297

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

1:55 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop23h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

4:26 pm-9:25 am

2 stops17h 59m

$376

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

11:32 am-9:58 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 8/3

6:32 pm-11:18 am

2 stops17h 46m

$425

ManaguaDes Moines

MGA - DSM

MGADSM

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 4/15

1:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

11:38 am-12:06 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$440

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

1:45 pm-8:54 am

1 stop18h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/4

2:39 pm-11:30 am

2 stops21h 51m

$459

San SalvadorOmaha

SAL - OMA

SALOMA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

1:15 am-7:22 pm

1 stop17h 07m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/4

8:25 am-11:58 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$467

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

5:30 am-10:22 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

6:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 21m

$491

San Pedro SulaDes Moines

SAP - DSM

SAPDSM

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$496

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

8:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$507

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

5:32 pm-11:30 am

2 stops18h 58m

$510

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Central America with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Iowa 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 IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,404 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,795 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $273. American Airlines flights start at $279 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $328 one-way.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Central America to Iowa 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 Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Iowa. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$411Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$475Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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