$364 Find Cheap Flights from Central America to Des Moines

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Cheap Flights from Central America to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Central America to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Central America to Des Moines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
$519Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:23 pm
SAL
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DSM
13h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:00 pm
DSM
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SAL
10h 45m
1 stop
$619Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 7:25 pm
MGA
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DSM
29h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:18 pm
DSM
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MGA
18h 33m
2 stops
$621United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 6
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 9:40 pm
SJO
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DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
$638Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:11 am
SAP
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DSM
20h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 11:32 am
DSM
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SAP
16h 02m
2 stops
$649United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 3:13 pm
SAL
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DSM
24h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 15m
1 stop
$652American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 6:56 pm
SAL
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DSM
27h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 15m
1 stop
$654American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 6:56 pm
SAL
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DSM
27h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 15m
1 stop
$655American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 10:37 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:54 am
DSM
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SJO
7h 09m
1 stop
$683Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 7
JetBlue Logo
12:40 pm - 10:37 pm
SAP
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DSM
8h 57m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:35 pm - 11:14 am
DSM
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SAP
17h 39m
1 stop
$820JetBlue
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$364
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Salvador to Des Moines

FAQs for booking flights from Central America to Des Moines

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Central America to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Central America to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Central America to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Central America is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Central America to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Central America with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Central America to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Central America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Central America to Des Moines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Central America to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9706 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
TPA - IAD
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It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Very friendly and helpful staff on board and United was excellent when I missed my onward flight due to the delay in London. Very well organised meant much less stress

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

Everything was fine except the end of the flight. We spent more than an hour circling around Miami due to weather conditions. That was not good.

They lost my bag. ... And I asked them 3 times to 3 different people if my checked bag will maKe it all the way - they all confirmed and at the end it was left at the connection... Bravo

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