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$281+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara (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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$281
(Southwest)
From Iowa to Santa Barbara
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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 December 20, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 12/287:45 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/3110:55 amSBA - OMA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 12/285:15 pmOMA - SBA
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/312:10 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/285:30 amOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/314:25 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$712

Find flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 December 20, 2024.

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OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/15

5:35 am-9:17 am

1 stop5h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

4:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$339

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Mon 1/13

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

1:10 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$383

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Mon 1/13

12:55 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

2:29 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$388

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/15

11:26 am-9:28 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

5:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$424

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/13

6:20 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

6:25 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$426

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/13

7:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

5:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$431

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 1/3

5:10 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/6

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$526

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/24

5:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/27

1:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops8h 30m

$531

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

11:51 am-9:10 am

2 stops23h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

7:23 pm-9:43 pm

3 stops24h 20m

$601

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/1

7:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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

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 December 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,821 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 Des Moines - Santa Barbara or Moline Quad-City - Santa Barbara, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$339Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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