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$248+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or November, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$404
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$650
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/117:30 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:32 amSJO - DSM
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/105:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/176:18 amSJO - DSM
2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 11/46:45 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops18h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/911:28 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops14h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/211:27 amDSM - SJO
1 stop10h 57mDelta
Tue 4/81:20 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/27$717
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 3/298:10 amDSM - SJO
2 stops16h 20mAvianca
Sun 4/61:40 amSJO - DSM
2 stops19h 12mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$1,269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San José 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San José that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:30 am-10:27 am

2 stops27h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

11:32 am-3:53 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$404

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

5:00 am-8:09 pm

2 stops16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

6:18 am-11:49 pm

2 stops16h 31m

$510

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/15

7:55 am-10:52 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$601

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:44 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/27

1:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$1,231

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

1:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$1,422

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

6:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop29h 48m

$248

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$259

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

3:34 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$299

Des MoinesSan José

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

5:29 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$304

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Deals found on 3/26

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Des Moines-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Des Moines-San José, San José Province 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 Des Moines to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San José. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Des Moines to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 DSM to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to San José, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,300 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to San José. 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 Des Moines to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $510. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $601 and $1,231, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $259. United Airlines flights start at $299 while deals on American Airlines start at $304 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Des Moines to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Des Moines to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San José. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$394Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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