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$428+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA - DSM)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

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December

Average price

$356
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/175:45 amSBA - DSM
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Tue 3/183:30 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$428
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:25 amSBA - DSM
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/185:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 4/65:35 amSBA - DSM
1 stop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/135:03 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops19h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$562
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 4/67:23 pmSBA - DSM
3 stops26h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/1311:51 amDSM - SBA
2 stops23h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$741

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines within your budget

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

3:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$428

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

6:25 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

5:00 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 12m

$544

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/6

5:35 am-8:40 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

5:03 pm-10:16 am

2 stops19h 13m

$562

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/6

7:23 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops26h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

11:51 am-9:10 am

2 stops23h 19m

$741

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 Barbara to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Barbara-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Barbara-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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 December 18, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $428, Southwest will fly you from Santa Barbara to Des Moines and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $544 and $562, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines for 4% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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