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$346+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

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SJO — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$514
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$346
(United Airlines)

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$532
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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 February 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/2911:13 amSJO - DSM
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/13:38 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$514
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:30 amSJO - DSM
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/112:43 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$573
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 5/11:30 pmSJO - CID
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:26 pmCID - SJO
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$586
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Tue 9/22:45 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop27h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/207:43 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$589
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Sun 3/231:14 pmLIR - OMA
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/301:40 pmOMA - LIR
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$634
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Thu 6/1211:59 pmSJO - CID
1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/155:23 amCID - SJO
1 stop17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$664
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Thu 6/128:45 amSJO - DSM
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Sun 6/156:05 amDSM - SJO
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$844
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops18h 27mAvianca
Fri 8/18:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 15mAvianca
Deal found 2/22$2,330
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Thu 6/127:55 amSJO - CID
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/156:30 amCID - SJO
3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,333

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 February 22, 2025.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

11:13 am-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

3:38 pm-10:11 am

2 stops19h 33m

$514

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

5:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops29h 25m

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

12:43 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$573

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

1:30 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/5

5:26 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$586

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Sun 3/23

1:14 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/30

1:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$634

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

11:59 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/15

5:23 am-10:05 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$664

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

11:59 pm-8:54 am

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

7:47 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$670

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

8:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

6:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$844

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-9:22 pm

2 stops18h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$2,330

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

7:55 am-5:09 pm

2 stops32h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/15

6:30 am-11:35 pm

3 stops18h 05m

$2,333

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Tue 3/18

7:50 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$346

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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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,425 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

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    $346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $360 and $368, respectively.

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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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$459Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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