What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines round-trip?

Currently priced at $245, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Users have found that flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 55% on flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $262. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $392.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $209.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DSM?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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?

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Round-trip from	$337 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
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Average price	$392

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vie. 9/194:36 pmSBA - DSM

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/215:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$337

vie. 9/126:05 amSBA - DSM

2 stops15h 01mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/145:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$342

vie. 9/196:52 pmSBA - DSM

2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines

dom. 9/216:00 amDSM - SBA

2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$437

vie. 8/291:01 pmSBA - DSM

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/25:15 pmDSM - SBA

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$527

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vie. 9/194:36 pmSBA - DSM

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/215:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$337

vie. 9/196:30 amSBA - DSM

2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines

dom. 9/212:58 pmDSM - SBA

2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$437

vie. 9/126:05 amSBA - DSM

2 stops15h 01mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/145:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$342

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vie. 8/291:01 pmSBA - DSM

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/25:15 pmDSM - SBA

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$527

vie. 9/126:05 amSBA - DSM

2 stops15h 01mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/145:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$342

vie. 9/194:36 pmSBA - DSM

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/215:11 amDSM - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$337

vie. 9/196:52 pmSBA - DSM

2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines

dom. 9/216:00 amDSM - SBA

2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$437

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vie. 9/19

4:36 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 42m

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dom. 9/21

5:11 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 20m

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6:05 am-11:06 pm

2 stops15h 01m

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5:11 am-11:31 am

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines round-trip?
Currently priced at $245, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$245	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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