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$449+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA - 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Mon 3/23
Mon 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:05 am
SBA
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Mon 7/131:30 pm
DSM
-
SBA
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/19$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 10/281:10 pm
SBA
-
DSM
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:00 am
DSM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/54:40 pm
SBA
-
DSM
2 stops14h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 3/82:28 pm
DSM
-
SBA
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/275:48 pm
SBA
-
DSM
2 stops15h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/175:04 pm
DSM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$550

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 February 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$452
(Southwest)

One-way from

$449
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$373
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 February 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/10

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

1:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$452

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

4:40 pm-9:01 am

2 stops14h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

2:28 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$546

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$449

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$449

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

12:37 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$454

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-8:07 pm

3 stops12h 07m

$702

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Deals found on 2/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Barbara-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 Barbara-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Barbara-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $158). Flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    For as low as $452, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Santa Barbara in 4h 45m. There are 1500 mi between Santa Barbara and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $158). Flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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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