Iowa

$317+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DSM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Iowa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) to Iowa (USIA). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$422
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$317
(United Airlines)
From Costa Rica to Iowa
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Iowa

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:41 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:44 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/263:15 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops22h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/1511:30 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1811:55 amDSM - SJO
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 7/311:59 pmSJO - CID
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/75:27 amCID - SJO
1 stop17h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/306:30 amSJO - CID
2 stops15h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/65:32 pmCID - SJO
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$812
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/211:40 amSJO - DSM
2 stops18h 11mAvianca
Fri 9/268:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops26h 20mAvianca
Deal found 1/19$1,830

Find flights from Costa Rica to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.

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San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:41 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-11:33 am

2 stops28h 33m

$422

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

11:30 pm-10:28 am

1 stop9h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

11:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$566

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/3

11:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/7

5:27 am-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$602

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

7:55 am-6:06 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

11:25 am-10:11 am

2 stops23h 46m

$620

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/11

1:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

8:07 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 23m

$1,923

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/3

1:30 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops26h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/7

11:15 am-8:19 pm

3 stops34h 04m

$2,390

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

8:45 am-8:36 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$317

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

7:05 am-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$378

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/15

6:06 pm-10:31 am

2 stops40h 25m

$398

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Deals found on 1/21

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Iowa, 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 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Iowa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

6.9
Okay
2,579 reviews
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Costa Rica 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 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$459Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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