How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Iowa to San José?

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 Iowa to San José. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Iowa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Iowa to San José?

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 San José with an airline and back to Iowa with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

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 San José from Iowa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Overall average: $782

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DSM - SJO • 1 stop

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$177

Typical prices: $256-$344

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DSM - SJO • 2 stops

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Cheap Flights from Iowa to San José

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

Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13

7:00 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO

15h 30m1 stop

7:00 am - 10:27 pmSJO-DSM

15h 27m1 stop

$350American Airlines

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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13

10:21 am - 10:15 pmDSM-SJO

11h 54m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:19 pmSJO-DSM

14h 19m2 stops

$354Delta

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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7

2:24 pm - 11:42 amOMA-SJO

21h 18m2 stops

12:39 pm - 6:44 pmSJO-OMA

30h 05m1 stop

$418Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13

8:00 am - 1:15 pmDSM-SJO

29h 15m2 stops

2:20 pm - 2:27 pmSJO-DSM

24h 07m2 stops

$454United Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14

8:10 am - 6:16 pmDSM-SJO

10h 06m1 stop

7:30 am - 8:41 pmSJO-DSM

13h 11m1 stop

$490United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20

8:00 am - 8:30 pmOMA-SJO

12h 30m1 stop

9:00 am - 9:55 pmSJO-OMA

12h 55m2 stops

$522Southwest

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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26

5:18 pm - 9:06 amOMA-SJO

15h 48m2 stops

4:09 am - 11:07 pmSJO-OMA

18h 58m2 stops

$669Copa Airlines

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Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

5:15 pm - 5:01 pmOMA-SJO

24h 46m2 stops

8:11 am - 11:30 pmSJO-OMA

14h 19m2 stops

$693Copa Airlines

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Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1

8:05 pm - 7:30 pmOMA-SJO

23h 25m2 stops

9:40 am - 12:20 amSJO-OMA

14h 40m2 stops

$706Southwest

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Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 7

6:35 pm - 12:22 pmCID-SJO

41h 47m3 stops

1:30 pm - 5:11 pmSJO-CID

27h 41m3 stops

$728Multiple Airlines

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Low season	September
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$177

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.

Flight from Des Moines to San José

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Iowa to San José?
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 Iowa to San José.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Iowa to San José?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from 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 Iowa to San José?
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 San José with an airline and back to Iowa with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Iowa to San José?
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 San José from Iowa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Iowa to San José?

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 Iowa to San José.

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

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

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 San José with an airline and back to Iowa with another airline.

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

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

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