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$179+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (DSM - SBA)

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/55:05 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/129:59 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/1111:27 amDSM - SBA
1 stop11h 14mDelta
Tue 4/155:45 amSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/20$381
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/115:45 amDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/156:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/164:50 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 3/205:45 amSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$583
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/112:37 pmDSM - SBA
3 stops20h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/157:23 pmSBA - DSM
3 stops24h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$773
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 4/59:00 amDSM - SBA
3 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/129:50 amSBA - DSM
2 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$824

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:05 am-9:23 am

1 stop6h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

9:59 am-5:32 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$357

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

11:27 am-8:41 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

5:45 am-4:38 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$381

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

5:45 am-1:37 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-9:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$477

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

4:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$583

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

2:37 pm-9:10 am

3 stops20h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

7:23 pm-9:49 pm

3 stops24h 26m

$773

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

9:00 am-6:29 pm

3 stops35h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

9:50 am-2:54 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$824

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:05 am-9:23 am

1 stop6h 18m

$179

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

2:14 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$214

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

5:45 am-12:09 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$226

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

7:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 45m

$234

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Des Moines-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Santa Barbara 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 Des Moines-Santa Barbara 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 Des Moines to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

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

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 $353). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($357), Delta ($381), and United Airlines ($477) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($179), Delta ($214), and United Airlines ($226).

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • 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 $353). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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