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$230+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

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SJO — DSM
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$230
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$625
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Iowa
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:23 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/22:28 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/86:03 amSJO - CID
2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1411:30 amCID - SJO
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/81:55 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop27h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/204:05 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/158:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 6/131:25 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops19h 13mDelta
Sun 6/152:43 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops22h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,000
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops35h 44mAir Canada
Fri 5/25:45 amDSM - SJO
2 stops42h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,465
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/121:40 amSJO - DSM
2 stops19h 12mAvianca
Sat 5/38:07 amDSM - SJO
2 stops30h 58mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$2,131

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

12:23 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

2:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$353

San JoséCedar Rapids

SJO - CID

SJOCID

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

6:03 am-10:03 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/14

11:30 am-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$463

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

1:55 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop27h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

4:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$495

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 6/15

8:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 11m

$496

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

1:25 pm-9:38 am

2 stops19h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

2:43 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$1,000

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/19

7:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

5:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,465

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/12

1:40 am-9:52 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

8:07 am-2:05 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$2,131

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

12:28 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$230

LiberiaOmaha

LIR - OMA

LIROMA

Liberia

Mon 6/30

3:40 pm-8:57 am

1 stop16h 17m

$264

San JoséDes Moines

SJO - DSM

SJODSM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

5:30 am-10:22 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$274

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Deals found on 4/1

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Iowa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Iowa

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 April 2, 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 April 2, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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 Costa Rica to Iowa one-way?

    $264 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $274 and $1,600, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$459Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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