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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Central America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Salvador
San Salvador1 stop$631
San José
San José2 stops$630
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$621
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$677
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$714
Managua
Managua2 stops$634
San Salvador
San Salvador1 stop$631
San José
San José2 stops$630
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$621
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$677
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$714
Managua
Managua2 stops$634

Book Cheap Des Moines to Central America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Central America 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 Des Moines to Central America

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
9:32 am - 2:26 pm
DSM
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BZE
5h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 11:25 pm
BZE
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DSM
8h 53m
1 stop
$593American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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BZE
6h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 10:26 am
BZE
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DSM
18h 51m
2 stops
$598United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
9:32 am - 2:26 pm
DSM
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BZE
5h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 11:30 pm
BZE
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DSM
8h 18m
1 stop
$625American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
12h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 8:45 pm
SJO
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DSM
10h 45m
2 stops
$630Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 8:49 pm
DSM
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SAL
6h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:14 pm
SAL
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DSM
7h 14m
1 stop
$631United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 7:00 pm
DSM
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GUA
28h 40m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:25 am - 9:23 pm
GUA
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DSM
14h 58m
2 stops
$665Avianca
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 12:32 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 10:37 pm
SAL
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DSM
7h 40m
1 stop
$681Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:29 am
DSM
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GUA
6h 49m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:02 pm - 10:29 pm
GUA
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DSM
8h 27m
1 stop
$704Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
13h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DSM
11h 55m
2 stops
$705Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 8:30 am
DSM
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SJO
42h 10m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 9:23 pm
SJO
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DSM
34h 43m
2 stops
$753Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Central America flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Central America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Central America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Central America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Central America is November, when tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $506 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Central America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Central America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Central America, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Guatemala City

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

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    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 Des Moines to 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 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Central America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Central America? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8451 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

I had only one problem. The temperature on the flight was too COLD. I froze throughout the flight. I thought it might be only my problem but when I went to the restroom during the flight, I saw several people huddling in their jackets. A couple had their winter coats on and I was jealous since I had only a very light jacket.

8.0 ExcellentRoseanne, Jul 2026
FLL - ATL
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I had only one problem. The temperature on the flight was too COLD. I froze throughout the flight. I thought it might be only my problem but when I went to the restroom during the flight, I saw several people huddling in their jackets. A couple had their winter coats on and I was jealous since I had only a very light jacket.

Our flight was delayed by over 4 hours due to a maintenance issue. They announced a new plane was on the way. We were given a $12 food voucher ( airport food is quite expensive You can’t even by a water and a small snack for 12:00. 4 hours later we boarded and landed in Atlanta at 10:20 ish pm. Of course we missed our connection and we were given a hotel voucher and another food voucher ! We didn’t make it home until 11:00 the next day ! Unacceptable

Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

We had a great experience with Delta. They helped us from the start at the kiosk all the way to our final destination, including help reassigning and upgrading our seats free of charge at the gates, escorts with the wheelchair for my brother and even getting our luggage at baggage claim for us. I also had special help because I forgot my pillow on the plane. The wheelchair escort contacted for associates at the check-in desk all the way back to the plane and retrieved my pillow for me.

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Staff could’ve been a little more cordial. The men were much more friendlier than the women. My daughter and I also missed the 2nd to last meal as we were sleeping but that is on us.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Quick flight again no one illness why there were multiple delays and changing of the gate number.

The boarding and fllight were good. The reason for the ok rating was the long walk to get to the transport to finally get to the gate.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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