How popular is this Santa Ana to Des Moines flight route?

Flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($136), American Airlines ($261), and Delta ($280) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Allegiant Air is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($73), Frontier ($129), and Delta ($169).

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines is generally $257, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Des Moines. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines at least 57 days early can save you up to 84% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines for as little as $241 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $544 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines in July, with the cheapest ticket starting at $147.

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.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 Santa Ana to Des Moines.

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

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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 April 3, 2025.

Thu 5/89:32 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air

Sun 5/117:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/1

$136

Fri 4/116:45 amSNA - DSM

1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/137:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$185

Wed 4/303:23 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/75:32 amDSM - SNA

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$261

Sat 5/108:00 amSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Sun 5/117:01 amDSM - SNA

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$280

Wed 4/308:15 amSNA - DSM

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/712:20 pmDSM - SNA

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/31

$364

Thu 5/86:45 amSNA - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/115:45 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$376

Wed 5/77:46 amSNA - DSM

2 stops13h 54mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/105:30 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$427

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Thu 5/89:32 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air

Sun 5/117:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/1

$136

Thu 5/229:37 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/2510:22 pmDSM - SNA

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$225

Wed 4/303:23 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/75:32 amDSM - SNA

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$261

Sat 5/108:00 amSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Sun 5/117:01 amDSM - SNA

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$280

Wed 4/308:15 amSNA - DSM

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/712:20 pmDSM - SNA

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/31

$364

Thu 5/86:45 amSNA - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/115:45 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$376

Wed 5/77:46 amSNA - DSM

2 stops13h 54mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/105:30 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$427

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Tue 4/84:59 pmSNA - DSM

2 stops26h 32mAllegiant Air

Sat 4/129:00 amDSM - SNA

2 stops28h 38mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/1

$535

Tue 4/81:20 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:45 amDSM - SNA

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$558

Thu 4/101:15 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Mon 4/145:45 amDSM - SNA

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$777

Fri 4/116:45 amSNA - DSM

1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/137:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$185

Fri 4/117:05 amSNA - DSM

2 stops14h 39mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/295:43 amDSM - SNA

2 stops13h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$607

Sat 4/123:01 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/235:05 amDSM - SNA

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$509

Wed 4/303:23 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/75:32 amDSM - SNA

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$261

Wed 4/308:15 amSNA - DSM

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/712:20 pmDSM - SNA

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/31

$364

Wed 5/77:46 amSNA - DSM

2 stops13h 54mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/135:30 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$427

Thu 5/89:32 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air

Sun 5/117:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/1

$136

Thu 5/86:45 amSNA - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/115:45 amDSM - SNA

2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$376

Sat 5/108:00 amSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Sun 5/117:01 amDSM - SNA

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$280

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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Thu 4/179:32 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/2

$73

Fri 4/1812:25 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mFrontier

Deal found 4/2

$129

Sat 4/191:10 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop7h 28mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$169

Tue 5/63:36 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$190

Mon 6/234:29 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$204

Wed 4/163:11 pmSNA - DSM

3 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$255

Mon 6/231:50 pmSNA - DSM

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/1

$289

Sun 4/137:45 amSNA - DSM

2 stops13h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$605

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Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

9:32 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-8:42 am

Nonstop3h 42m

$136

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/22

9:37 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

10:22 pm-10:52 am

1 stop14h 30m

$225

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

3:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

5:32 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$261

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

8:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:01 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$280

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

8:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

12:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$364

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:45 am-2:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$376

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

7:46 am-11:40 pm

2 stops13h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:30 am-2:57 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$427

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

9:32 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$73

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/18

12:25 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$129

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/19

1:10 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$169

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

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?

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 74% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Des Moines 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,619 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

732 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,827 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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How popular is this Santa Ana to Des Moines flight route?
Flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines round-trip?
According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($136), American Airlines ($261), and Delta ($280) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Allegiant Air is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($73), Frontier ($129), and Delta ($169).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines is generally $257, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$125	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
United Airlines	Cheapest$316	Average$668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$358	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines are usually found in February or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines

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 March 28, 2025.

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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Temperature in Des Moines by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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