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$186+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa

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
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$402
From Santa Barbara to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/284:39 pmSBA - CID
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/28:03 amCID - SBA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/156:12 amSBA - MLI
2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/66:20 amMLI - SBA
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/194:36 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/215:11 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/285:30 amSBA - CID
2 stops14h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/24:30 pmCID - SBA
2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$457
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:29 pmSBA - CID
2 stops13h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/156:01 amCID - SBA
2 stops14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/255:00 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/295:12 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/152:00 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops23h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/69:05 amMLI - SBA
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$579

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

4:39 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 38m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/2

8:03 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$289

Santa BarbaraMoline

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/15

6:12 am-6:06 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/6

6:20 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 02m

$294

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

4:36 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

5:11 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 22m

$371

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

5:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/2

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$457

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

7:29 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/15

6:01 am-6:39 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$479

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/25

5:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

5:12 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$527

Santa BarbaraMoline

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/15

2:00 pm-3:07 pm

3 stops23h 07m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/6

9:05 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 07m

$579

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

4:36 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$186

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

2:32 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops7h 09m

$191

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$264

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Iowa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $186. Users have also found prices from $191 and $264 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Iowa is Santa Barbara - Des Moines. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Cedar Rapids or Santa Barbara - Moline Quad-City.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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