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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San José (SJO) from $351

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — SJO
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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The best prices from Des Moines to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 June 8, 2024.

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Average price

$815

Round-trip from

$383
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

Flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San José, San José Province.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 38% by booking at least 39 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to San José, San José Province within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $616.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

Flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $386.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SJO?

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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Des Moines to San José flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to San José specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Prices were last updated on June 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 6/276:09 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/34:50 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$497
Thu 6/279:33 pmDSM - SJO
3 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/34:50 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$521
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/65:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$545
Thu 6/279:33 pmDSM - SJO
3 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/312:32 pmSJO - DSM
3 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$564
Thu 6/275:00 amDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/311:59 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$570
Sat 6/296:05 amDSM - SJO
1 stop17h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/65:30 amSJO - DSM
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$579
Thu 6/275:54 amDSM - SJO
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/311:59 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$597
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - SJO
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:55 amSJO - DSM
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$602
Tue 6/113:45 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/132:15 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$666

Des Moines to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/74:04 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/122:19 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$351
Sat 9/73:34 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/122:19 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$358
Thu 12/53:22 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/133:47 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$405
Thu 12/511:41 amDSM - SJO
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/131:59 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops21h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$420
Wed 10/166:18 amDSM - SJO
2 stops37h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/291:55 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops30h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$421
Thu 12/511:41 amDSM - SJO
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/126:32 amSJO - DSM
1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$427
Thu 12/511:41 amDSM - SJO
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/123:29 pmSJO - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$432
Sun 9/83:22 pmDSM - SJO
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/141:55 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$439
Wed 10/167:45 pmDSM - SJO
1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2912:58 pmSJO - DSM
2 stops20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$446

Find flights from Des Moines to San José within your budget

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 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops20h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/12

2 stops19h 46m

$351

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/12

2 stops18h 00m

$358

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 12/5

2 stops31h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/13

2 stops19h 35m

$405

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 12/5

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/13

2 stops21h 23m

$420

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Wed 10/16

2 stops37h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/29

2 stops30h 44m

$421

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/17

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/24

2 stops26h 51m

$471

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Sun 11/17

2 stops18h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/24

1 stop27h 06m

$477

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops18h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/3

2 stops29h 39m

$497

Des MoinesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DSM - SJO

DSMSJO

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

3 stops27h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/3

2 stops29h 39m

$521

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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 May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province is 71 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San José. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to San José

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Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

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

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

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 June 8, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to San José, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,550 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,550 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,550 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,680 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,550 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,186 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,550 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to San José, San José Province for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $351, but on average you can expect to pay $460.

  • 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 $351. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $471 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DSM to SJO mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is SJO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to San José, San José Province?

    American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to San José, San José Province.

  • 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 $383). Flying from Des Moines to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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

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American AirlinesCheapest$407Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$464Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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