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$294+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 9/177:15 amMLI - SBA
2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2412:37 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 6/286:10 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 02mDelta
Tue 7/18:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/24$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/16:30 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/174:41 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 7/16:30 amOMA - SBA
2 stops11h 42mDelta
Thu 7/175:00 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/25$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/143:56 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/184:30 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/221:55 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/295:00 amSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 9/178:20 amMLI - SBA
2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:30 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 6/611:21 amDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/134:01 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$403
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 6/107:00 amDBQ - SBA
2 stops11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/106:10 pmSBA - DBQ
3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$545
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/87:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Fri 5/911:15 amSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$697

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

7:15 am-6:07 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

12:37 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$294

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 6/28

6:10 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

8:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$340

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

4:41 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$353

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

5:00 pm-12:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$358

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

3:56 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/18

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$359

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/22

1:55 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/29

5:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

8:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

6:30 pm-10:10 am

3 stops13h 40m

$394

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

11:21 am-3:05 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

4:01 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$403

DubuqueSanta Barbara

DBQ - SBA

DBQSBA

Dubuque

Tue 6/10

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/10

6:10 pm-5:55 pm

3 stops21h 45m

$545

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

11:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$697

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/25

Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Santa Barbara. 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 into for flights to Santa Barbara from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Iowa, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Santa Barbara or Moline Quad-City - Santa Barbara, Des Moines - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Iowa to Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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