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$178+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa (USIA). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/171:06 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/75:15 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/177:10 amSBA - DSM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 1/76:30 amDSM - SBA
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 11/266:16 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/35:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/264:25 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/317:45 amCID - SBA
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/267:03 pmSBA - CID
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/313:16 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$593
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/247:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Wed 11/272:24 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/20$926

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/17

1:06 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

5:15 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$356

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/17

7:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

6:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$361

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/26

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/31

7:45 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$558

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/26

7:03 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops16h 54m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/31

3:16 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$593

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/10

7:15 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$178

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/10

6:20 am-11:49 pm

3 stops39h 29m

$316

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/25

1:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$534

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/25

6:00 am-10:40 am

3 stops26h 40m

$837

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Deals found on 11/19

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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

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

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

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Iowa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $178. Users have also found prices from $316 and $534 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Iowa is Santa Barbara - Des Moines. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Cedar Rapids or Santa Barbara - Moline Quad-City.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa 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 Iowa?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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