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Cheap flights from Iowa to Costa Rica from $170

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Iowa to Costa Rica departing on 4/28. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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8:30 am - 11:33 amDSM-SJO
28h 03m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 3:53 pmSJO-DSM
26h 25m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
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8:30 am - 11:33 amDSM-SJO
28h 03m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 1:53 pmSJO-DSM
24h 25m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Thu, May 22
American Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 12:55 pmOMA-SJO
19h 45m2 stops
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7:35 am - 10:27 pmSJO-OMA
13h 52m1 stop
$366American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 5:30 pmOMA-SJO
22h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 10:27 pmSJO-OMA
13h 52m1 stop
$369American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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6:30 am - 10:00 amCID-LIR
28h 30m2 stops
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3:25 pm - 10:46 amLIR-CID
18h 21m2 stops
$449United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 17
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6:00 am - 7:37 pmOMA-SJO
14h 37m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 10:30 pmSJO-OMA
8h 00m1 stop
$511United Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Mon, May 12
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:40 pmOMA-SJO
15h 20m2 stops
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8:45 am - 11:00 pmSJO-OMA
13h 15m2 stops
$563Southwest
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Fri, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 26
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5:45 am - 11:41 amDSM-LIR
6h 56m1 stop
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1:04 pm - 10:22 pmLIR-DSM
8h 18m1 stop
$565Delta
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 7:40 pmOMA-SJO
15h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 11:00 pmSJO-OMA
13h 15m2 stops
$573Southwest
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Fri, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 26
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 12:00 pmCID-LIR
7h 30m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:52 pmLIR-CID
8h 27m1 stop
$574Delta
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 17

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 13
OMA6:10 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
19h 45m
2 stops
SJO12:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 20
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 52m
1 stop
OMA10:27 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
American Airlines
Sep 13
OMA7:53 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
22h 37m
1 stop
SJO5:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 20
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 52m
1 stop
OMA10:27 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
American Airlines
Sep 12
OMA5:30 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
13h 00m
1 stop
SJO5:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 15
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 49m
1 stop
OMA6:24 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Air Canada flights from Iowa to Costa Rica

Our best Air Canada deals on Iowa to Costa Rica flight tickets
Air Canada
May 17
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
18h 05m
2 stops
SJO10:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO8:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
38h 39m
2 stops
DSM11:39 pmDes Moines
Air Canada
Apr 18
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
16h 35m
2 stops
SJO9:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 19
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 19m
2 stops
DSM4:14 pmDes Moines

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Iowa is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $529, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in August, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Costa Rica during November average around $581.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Iowa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $517. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $762. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $589. Flying to Costa Rica in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $736. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Iowa when booking 15 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $678 when searching 15 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Iowa for as low as $438 on momondo.

Cheap Iowa to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$170

Fastest flight time

6h 56m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $170. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from Iowa to Costa Rica takes 6h 56m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Costa Rica. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Des Moines Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport and Des Moines Airport - Liberia Airport.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Costa Rica?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from Iowa to Costa Rica

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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,916 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $449Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $470Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,667 reviews
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