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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Costa Rica to Iowa 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 Costa Rica to Iowa

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:51 pm
LIR
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OMA
11h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 1:10 pm
OMA
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LIR
19h 39m
2 stops
$465United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 10:46 am
LIR
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OMA
20h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 1:10 pm
OMA
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LIR
19h 39m
2 stops
$498United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:51 pm
LIR
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OMA
11h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 1:10 pm
OMA
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LIR
23h 20m
2 stops
$519United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 12:49 pm
LIR
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OMA
23h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 4:10 pm
OMA
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LIR
22h 39m
1 stop
$528United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 12:49 pm
LIR
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OMA
23h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 4:10 pm
OMA
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LIR
22h 39m
1 stop
$545United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:31 am
SJO
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DSM
25h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:21 pm
DSM
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SJO
18h 26m
2 stops
$546United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:10 pm
SJO
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DSM
12h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
12h 40m
2 stops
$638Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:13 pm
SJO
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DSM
9h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 1:57 pm
DSM
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SJO
20h 35m
1 stop
$641American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 12:31 pm
SJO
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DSM
20h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 1:57 pm
DSM
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SJO
20h 35m
1 stop
$646American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 3:12 pm
SJO
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DSM
25h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:51 am - 1:57 pm
DSM
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SJO
29h 06m
1 stop
$685American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Iowa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Iowa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in Iowa?

There are 7 airports in Iowa. The busiest airport is Des Moines Airport (DSM), with 65% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Iowa?

An average nonstop flight from Costa Rica to Iowa takes 12h 42m, covering a distance of 2238 miles. The shortest route is Liberia (LIR) to Omaha (OMA) with an average flight time of 11h 01m.

What are the most popular destinations in Iowa?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Des Moines (88% of total searches to Iowa). The next most popular destinations are Cedar Rapids (8%) and Omaha (4%).

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Cheapest flight

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Flight from San José to Des Moines

FAQs for booking flights from Costa Rica to Iowa

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    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 Costa Rica to Iowa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Costa Rica to Iowa 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 Costa Rica to Iowa?

    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 from Costa Rica to Iowa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Costa Rica to Iowa?

    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 from Costa Rica to Iowa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Costa Rica to Iowa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Iowa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Costa Rica to Iowa. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Costa Rica to Iowa? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11807 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

6.0 GoodDan, Dec 2025
ORD - ALO
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The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

When I'm on a 5hr 22 minute flight I expect food to be purchased. Especially when American makes a very tight connection time where u have to run to make the long flight. Chips and nuts are unacceptable and being told you should be in first class to get a meal is also unacceptable. I didn't change the flight times American Airlines did.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

Flight attendants on American Airlines are rude very harsh with their time of voice. Nearly identical experience as spirit airlines. However, from Spirit Airlines, you expect this level of mediocre service. You do not expect this from the big three..

The plane had maintenance issues and didn't leave after 72 hours

The staff were very nice! However when our first flight got delayed an hour, the second connection flight was not delayed and the layover was only 40 minutes. When we rushed and made it to our gate for the connection flight, the gate said it had moved to another section of the airport. We barley made it to the connection flight, and overall we were very stressed. We asked about taking a later time for the second connection flight, but the other option was much later and we would have to wait at the airport for 9+ hours. I just wish American Airlines could have moved the second connection flight to a later time too for its customers, and thank you for taking the time to read my review.

delayed multiple times. no resolution on anything from AA customer service. was put on hold in chat to talk to manager. was 6th in line to talk to manager for more than TWELVE HOURS - from sometime around 9AM until well after I had gone to bed that evening. no explanation, no attempt to make it right. just a five hour delay because of repeated maintenance claims

The only poor experience was the flight the day before was canceled. I have flown enough to change as soon as notified. That was a huge plus for AA. Obviously I paid out of pocket for a hotel. Not AA choice , it was mine. I had resources. Other friends on the same flight were more affected. I know everyone is doing their best and the ability to change my flight was a good move AA.😀

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Iowa

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