$77+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines (SNA - DSM)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines are usually found in February or July, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday
Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $108 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $77 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $353 |
Good round-trip deal | $101 or less |
Good one-way deal | $133 or less |
Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/3
9:05 am-2:27 pm
Nonstop3h 22m
Des Moines
Sun 4/6
6:33 am-8:15 am
Nonstop3h 42m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/6
6:45 am-10:41 pm
1 stop13h 56m
Des Moines
Tue 3/25
7:00 am-9:02 am
Nonstop4h 02m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 3/7
12:20 pm-7:17 pm
1 stop4h 57m
Des Moines
Sun 3/9
8:35 pm-11:30 am
1 stop16h 55m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/6
11:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop7h 39m
Des Moines
Tue 3/25
3:28 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop8h 57m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/6
11:50 am-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Des Moines
Tue 3/11
2:29 pm-6:37 pm
1 stop6h 08m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 5/8
3:25 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop4h 45m
Des Moines
Sun 5/11
7:35 am-11:00 am
1 stop5h 25m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/6
7:30 am-9:18 pm
2 stops11h 48m
Des Moines
Tue 3/11
5:45 am-11:56 am
1 stop8h 11m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 3/6
8:59 pm-5:50 pm
2 stops18h 51m
Des Moines
Tue 3/11
3:23 pm-10:50 am
2 stops21h 27m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/17
9:32 am-2:54 pm
Nonstop3h 22m
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 2/21
12:20 pm-7:41 pm
1 stop5h 21m
Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to DSM?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Rainfall in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.
Temperature in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Arlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$125 | Average$209 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$336 | Average$477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$365 | Average$707 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$386 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |