$237 Find Cheap Flights from Central America to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$452
Southwest
Wed 4/22Wed 4/29
SJO - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$237
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/10
SJO - DSM • 3 stops
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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

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
$452Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:59 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:43 pm
DSM
-
SAL
8h 43m
1 stop
$524American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 10:34 am
SAL
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DSM
19h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 12:19 pm
DSM
-
SAL
23h 17m
2 stops
$528American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 10:43 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SAL
12h 20m
1 stop
$530Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, Jul 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 10:06 pm
SJO
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DSM
8h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:22 am
DSM
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SJO
42h 52m
2 stops
$541Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:57 pm
SJO
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DSM
33h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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SJO
27h 45m
1 stop
$542Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 11:56 pm
SAL
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DSM
10h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 12:19 pm
DSM
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SAL
23h 17m
2 stops
$543American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:59 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 12:19 pm
DSM
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SAL
23h 17m
2 stops
$544American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 2:32 pm
SAL
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DSM
21h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 12:15 pm
DSM
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SAL
18h 16m
2 stops
$550United Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Apr 4
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 2:24 pm
SAL
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DSM
21h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 2:30 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 10m
1 stop
$553United Airlines
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$237
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San José 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.

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  • 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 9276 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

6.0 GoodDaymond, Feb 2026
ORD - SDF
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Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Horrible Flight significantly delayed. Not due to united issue. But trying to rebook connection flight and get information about overnight accommodation was difficult. Agent did not seem to care or have any interest to help.

Everything was on time Will use united again for sure

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Airport experience at Newark was not great. Only one gate open at immigration for US passports when multiple international flights arriving at the same time. Then having to take a train and a bus to different terminal only to have to clear security again, after I had already gone through at my initial departure location. Older plane, no entertainment screens available, and for economy plus, seat was very uncomfortable. Crew was friendly and this leg of my flight was on-time, even though I arrived later than initially scheduled due to 1st flight being over 2 hours delayed and missing my original connection.

I upgraded my seat and was promised it would be next to the emergency door for extra leg room and they said it was premium plus but it was at the back of the plane...same thing happened from Newark to Dubai

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Food was bad, sandwiche with cold cut meat was not labeled and and none of the flight attendants could tell what kind of meat it was (beef, pork or turkey). People have dietary and religious restrictions and "I dont know" is simply unacceptable. One flight attendant was extremely rude and unprofessional. Filed an formal complaint withAA regarding his behavior

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

the plane was so hot!! the air-conditioning was barely blowing. The flight was delayed, and we had to sit on the hot plane before take off for an extended amount of time, waiting on international passengers. Would not have been so bad if it was not so hot. They said it would get better after take off, but it did not.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

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