$70+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines (SNA - DSM)
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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Oct 29 — Nov 51
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines are usually found in February or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday
Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 September 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $142 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $70 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $198 |
Good round-trip deal | $197 or less |
Good one-way deal | $84 or less |
Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/268:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:47 pmDSM - SNA
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:36 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Tue 12/307:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:40 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/128:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sun 10/1210:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/168:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$280
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/128:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 11/204:25 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/245:00 amDSM - SNA
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/27![American Airlines logo]()
$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:58 pmSNA - DSM
2 stops39h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:40 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines that are best for you.
Fly from
Santa Ana
Fly to
Des Moines
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/23
10:25 am-3:44 pm
Nonstop3h 19m
Des Moines
Sun 10/26
8:00 am-9:35 am
Nonstop3h 35m
$142
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/23
10:25 am-3:44 pm
Nonstop3h 19m
Des Moines
Sun 10/26
8:47 pm-7:14 pm
2 stops24h 27m
$238
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/14
5:46 pm-3:40 pm
1 stop19h 54m
Des Moines
Sun 1/18
7:00 am-8:47 am
Nonstop3h 47m
$259
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 10/17
6:45 am-10:37 pm
1 stop13h 52m
Des Moines
Mon 10/20
3:40 pm-10:03 pm
1 stop8h 23m
$275
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/14
9:46 am-10:09 pm
2 stops34h 23m
Des Moines
Sun 1/18
7:00 am-8:47 am
Nonstop3h 47m
$304
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/14
6:45 am-5:06 pm
2 stops8h 21m
Des Moines
Sun 1/18
2:34 pm-6:41 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$349
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 2/12
1:42 pm-9:56 pm
1 stop6h 14m
Des Moines
Sun 2/15
5:59 am-10:53 am
1 stop6h 54m
$370
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 1/14
7:15 am-7:20 pm
2 stops10h 05m
Des Moines
Sun 1/18
12:05 pm-8:05 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$384
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 12/25
2:47 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop6h 46m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
5:15 am-9:00 am
1 stop5h 45m
$400
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 12/23
9:59 am-5:31 pm
1 stop5h 32m
Des Moines
Thu 1/1
3:27 pm-9:26 pm
1 stop7h 59m
$426
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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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 Ana to Des Moines in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Des Moines 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 Santa Ana-Des Moines 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines
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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines
How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to DSM?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 74% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
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 September 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$114 | Average$197 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$358 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$446 | Average$698 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |