$170 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Iowa

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Cheap Flights from San José to Iowa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Des Moines
Des Moines1 stop$568
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids2 stops$526
Des Moines
Des Moines1 stop$568
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids2 stops$526

Book Cheap San José to Iowa Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:34 pmSJO-CID
12h 49m2 stops
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5:27 pm - 1:15 pmCID-SJO
19h 48m2 stops
$526United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:19 pmSJO-DSM
10h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:30 pmDSM-SJO
10h 48m1 stop
$568American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:59 pmSJO-DSM
15h 59m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 pmDSM-SJO
13h 44m2 stops
$573American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 pmSJO-CID
14h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:15 pmCID-SJO
16h 40m1 stop
$574Delta
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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:52 pmSJO-DSM
36h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:11 amDSM-SJO
27h 11m1 stop
$574United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 2:26 pmSJO-DSM
26h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:21 pmDSM-SJO
29h 21m2 stops
$580United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:26 pmSJO-DSM
12h 26m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 10:28 pmDSM-SJO
15h 23m1 stop
$583American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:14 pmSJO-DSM
27h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:17 pm - 1:15 pmDSM-SJO
21h 58m2 stops
$588United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:30 pmSJO-DSM
10h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:11 amDSM-SJO
27h 11m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Jan 3
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:46 amSJO-CID
27h 16m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:15 pmCID-SJO
29h 15m2 stops
$628United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Iowa flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Iowa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Iowa, 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 San José to Iowa is January, when tickets cost $422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $809 and $717 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Iowa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Iowa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San José to Iowa, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$170
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Des Moines

FAQs - booking Iowa flights

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San José 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 San José 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 San José 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 San José 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 San José to Iowa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iowa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Iowa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $604 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iowa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $639.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Iowa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Iowa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. 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 San José 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9014 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Nov 2025LHR - ORD
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United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

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

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

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.

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