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$294+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DSM
ago. 3 — ago. 101
dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$374
From Santa Barbara to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mié. 9/1012:22 pmSBA - CID
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/151:49 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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. 9/124:36 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/145:55 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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. 10/108:40 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/135:13 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
vie. 10/105:30 amSBA - DSM
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
lun. 10/136:35 amDSM - SBA
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/186:45 pmSBA - CID
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
jue. 8/212:44 pmCID - SBA
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$665

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Iowa

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Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

mié. 9/10

12:22 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Cedar Rapids

lun. 9/15

1:49 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$294

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 9/12

4:36 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

dom. 9/14

5:55 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$427

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/10

8:40 pm-10:32 am

2 stops11h 52m

Des Moines

lun. 10/13

5:13 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$462

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/10

5:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Des Moines

lun. 10/13

6:35 am-4:20 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$478

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/18

6:45 pm-10:37 am

2 stops13h 52m

Cedar Rapids

jue. 8/21

2:44 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$665

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/6

4:39 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 35m

$367

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/6

5:50 am-5:09 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$372

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

mié. 8/6

4:54 pm-8:24 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$639

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Deals found on 7/27

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 $402). 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 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 julio 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 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 $367. Users have also found prices from $372 and $639 on Delta and United Airlines, 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 $402). 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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