$186 Find Cheap Flights from Central America to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$421
Overall average: $684
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/26Tue 12/30
SAL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$186
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/4
SJO - DSM • 1 stop
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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

Fri, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 30
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1:06 pm - 7:44 pmSAL-DSM
30h 38m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 2:47 pmDSM-SAL
23h 02m1 stop
$421Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30
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3:52 pm - 6:26 pmSAL-DSM
26h 34m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 2:47 pmDSM-SAL
23h 02m1 stop
$423Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30
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3:52 pm - 2:00 pmSAL-DSM
22h 08m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 2:47 pmDSM-SAL
23h 02m1 stop
$424Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30
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1:50 pm - 2:26 pmSAL-DSM
23h 36m2 stops
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8:00 am - 2:23 pmDSM-SAL
7h 23m1 stop
$496United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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1:20 pm - 10:30 pmMGA-DSM
8h 10m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 9:05 pmDSM-MGA
7h 05m1 stop
$512United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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1:20 pm - 10:30 pmMGA-DSM
8h 10m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 12:06 pmDSM-MGA
21h 51m2 stops
$517United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
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6:15 am - 2:20 pmGUA-DSM
7h 05m1 stop
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8:00 am - 4:37 pmDSM-GUA
9h 37m1 stop
$534United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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3:15 pm - 11:38 pmSAP-DSM
8h 23m1 stop
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5:46 pm - 11:48 amDSM-SAP
18h 02m2 stops
$552American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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12:48 pm - 11:38 pmSAP-DSM
10h 50m1 stop
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5:04 pm - 2:09 pmDSM-SAP
21h 05m2 stops
$553American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 7
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6:00 am - 4:19 pmSJO-DSM
10h 19m1 stop
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11:42 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO
10h 48m1 stop
$568American Airlines
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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    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 9017 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Nov 2025IAD - BTV
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Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

flight was good until we arrived at cmh ten minutes early but then sat on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate, so we had to wait despite the pilot tellling us that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

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