$284 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Central America

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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$575
San José
San José2 stops$606
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$656
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$637
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$706
Managua
Managua1 stop$569
San Salvador
San Salvador1 stop$575
San José
San José2 stops$606
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$656
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$637
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$706
Managua
Managua1 stop$569

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Central America

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:05 pm
DSM
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MGA
15h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:30 pm
MGA
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DSM
8h 10m
1 stop
$569United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:06 pm
DSM
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MGA
6h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:26 am
MGA
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DSM
20h 06m
2 stops
$574United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:00 pm
DSM
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SAL
10h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 10:23 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 18m
1 stop
$575Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
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
$591Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 4
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 12:48 pm
DSM
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SAL
21h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 9:01 am
SAL
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DSM
18h 23m
1 stop
$603American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:23 pm
DSM
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MGA
15h 23m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 9:56 am
MGA
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DSM
17h 53m
2 stops
$604American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 6:00 am
DSM
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SJO
24h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 11:30 am
SJO
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DSM
22h 10m
2 stops
$606Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:04 pm
DSM
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SAL
7h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:37 pm - 10:26 pm
SAL
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DSM
7h 49m
1 stop
$611Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:50 pm
DSM
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SJO
13h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 10:23 pm
SJO
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DSM
16h 18m
2 stops
$621Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DSM
13h 45m
2 stops
$650Southwest
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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 October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $481 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$284
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Central America flights

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

    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 Des Moines to Central America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to 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 Des Moines to Central America?

    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 Des Moines to Central America 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 Des Moines to Central America?

    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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8452 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

10.0 Excellentangela, May 2026
LGA - PBI
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Very comfortable seating and the Flight staff were very attentive. The premium economy section that I was seated in was very clean, updated, and well appointed. I would highly recommend flying United Airlines as this experience was better than the Japan Airlines business class that I flew several months ago.

Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

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

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