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$131+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
jul. 12 — jul. 191
sáb. 7/12
sáb. 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 julio 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$300
(Southwest)

One-way from

$131
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$324
From Santa Barbara to Des Moines
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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 julio 7, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
mié. 10/85:30 amSBA - DSM
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
mar. 10/143:00 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/7$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
vie. 9/194:36 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/215:11 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
vie. 9/196:52 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/216:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$487

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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 julio 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/8

5:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

mar. 10/14

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$300

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/19

4:36 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

5:11 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 20m

$387

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/19

6:52 pm-10:39 am

2 stops13h 47m

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$487

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/19

4:36 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 42m

$131

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

dom. 10/26

5:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$229

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

dom. 10/26

2:13 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops28h 32m

$634

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/7

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?

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 $405). 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

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 julio 7, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $300, Southwest will fly you from Santa Barbara to Des Moines and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $387 and $487, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $131. Users have also found prices from $229 and $634 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $405). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. 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 julio 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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