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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (DSM - SBA) from $316

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 5 — Jun 121
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 31, 2024.

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$558

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$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 250% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Santa Barbara from $255 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $698 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Des Moines. Prices for June average $436 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $132. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,765,679 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 11/95:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/151:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$316
Wed 10/26:03 amDSM - SBA
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/912:30 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$321
Fri 11/85:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/136:27 amSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$383
Sat 11/92:09 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/151:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$387
Wed 10/26:03 amDSM - SBA
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/912:15 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$393
Fri 11/82:09 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/141:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$415
Sun 11/105:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/166:30 amSBA - DSM
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$513
Fri 11/85:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/151:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$666
Fri 11/811:54 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/136:30 amSBA - DSM
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$736

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,765,679 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 11/69:09 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/121:10 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$406
Wed 11/69:09 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$411
Wed 11/65:03 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/136:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$416
Wed 11/63:15 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:10 amSBA - DSM
3 stops14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$421
Fri 11/85:03 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/131:10 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$441
Fri 11/85:03 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$446
Thu 11/711:30 amDSM - SBA
2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$451
Thu 11/711:30 amDSM - SBA
2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:10 amSBA - DSM
3 stops14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$456
Fri 11/85:03 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/181:10 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$476

Cheap Des Moines to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,765,679 searches. Prices were last updated on May 31, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - SBA
1 stop13h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$681
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - SBA
2 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$686
Wed 6/129:21 amDSM - SBA
2 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:50 amSBA - DSM
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$811

Des Moines to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,765,679 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 11/95:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/141:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$316
Mon 11/112:14 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Wed 11/137:25 amSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/30$361
Fri 11/85:43 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/136:27 amSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$383
Sat 11/92:09 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/151:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$387
Wed 11/69:09 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/121:10 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$406
Wed 11/69:09 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$411
Fri 11/82:09 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/141:21 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$415
Wed 11/65:03 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/136:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$416
Wed 11/63:15 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/126:10 amSBA - DSM
3 stops14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$421

Find flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,765,679 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.

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$316 - $651

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Price

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 11/9

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/15

1 stop8h 19m

$316

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 10/2

2 stops11h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

1 stop8h 04m

$321

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Mon 11/11

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/13

1 stop8h 26m

$361

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 11/8

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/13

1 stop7h 50m

$383

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 11/6

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/12

1 stop5h 22m

$406

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 11/6

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/18

2 stops13h 44m

$411

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 11/6

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/13

2 stops12h 32m

$416

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 11/8

2 stops22h 18m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/15

1 stop8h 26m

$466

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 11/9

2 stops28h 39m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/15

3 stops25h 05m

$651

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 31, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,438 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,778 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,196 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $316, but on average you can expect to pay $419.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($316), Delta ($361), and United Airlines ($406) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DSM to SBA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to SBA flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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