$399+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA - DSM)
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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Des MoinesExplore 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 October 20, 2026.
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 October 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/55:00 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Wed 12/95:15 pm -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/176:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 12/85:26 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Tue 12/86:30 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 10/15![Southwest logo]()
$412
Best flights from Santa Barbara to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/176:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 12/85:26 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Tue 12/86:30 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 10/15![Southwest logo]()
$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Tue 12/88:00 am -
2 stops9h 33m
Deal found 10/15![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/1812:45 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Tue 12/82:59 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 12/55:00 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Wed 12/99:00 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/16![United Airlines logo]()
$527
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Data last updated October 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Data last updated October 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/246:40 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 10/276:35 pm -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 10/19![Southwest logo]()
$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/245:00 am -
2 stops10h 48m
Tue 10/275:12 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/2410:07 am -
2 stops11h 00m
Tue 10/277:00 am -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 10/19![American Airlines logo]()
$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sun 11/16:03 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Sat 11/73:04 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$603
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:05 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Sat 11/76:00 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 10/17![Southwest logo]()
$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/21:56 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Tue 11/39:00 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/25:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Wed 11/48:00 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/176:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 12/85:26 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Tue 12/86:30 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 10/15![Southwest logo]()
$412
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Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $399 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $441 |
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SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines
SBADSM
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/17
6:06 am-2:11 pm
1 stop6h 05m
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
5:26 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 19m
$407
Santa BarbaraDes Moines
SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines
SBADSM
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/18
12:45 pm-8:18 pm
1 stop5h 33m
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
2:59 pm-7:19 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$407
Santa BarbaraDes Moines
SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines
SBADSM
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/17
10:55 am-8:50 pm
2 stops7h 55m
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
6:30 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$412
Santa BarbaraDes Moines
SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines
SBADSM
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/18
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
8:00 am-3:33 pm
2 stops9h 33m
$412
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraDes Moines
SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines
SBADSM
Santa Barbara
Sat 12/5
5:00 am-12:28 pm
1 stop5h 28m
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
9:00 am-12:53 pm
1 stop5h 53m
$527
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