$99+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana, CA (DSM - SNA)
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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SNA
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Santa AnaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3010:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/312:27 pm
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/5![Allegiant Air logo]()
$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 37m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/2412:27 pm
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3010:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/38:10 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 37m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/2012:27 pm
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/2410:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$239
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/209:30 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/289:28 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/208:05 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop16h 23m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/2410:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$245
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/3110:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6![Allegiant Air logo]()
$247
Best flights from Des Moines to Santa AnaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/3110:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6![Allegiant Air logo]()
$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:01 am
DSM
- SNA
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Sun 5/3112:25 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 9/173:50 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Sun 9/207:45 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/245:16 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 8/281:20 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/149:20 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop14h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/5![Allegiant Air logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 7/201:30 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Mon 7/2711:50 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 7/66:10 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Fri 7/1712:00 pm
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/216:10 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/2311:10 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 7/234:40 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Thu 7/3011:50 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$503
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/206:10 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 6/277:30 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$507
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Mon 7/135:10 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 7/1810:45 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$517
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Santa AnaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/208:05 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop16h 23m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/2410:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$245
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/2410:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/3110:32 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6![Allegiant Air logo]()
$247
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/209:30 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/289:28 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/209:30 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sat 6/2711:58 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/3![Allegiant Air logo]()
$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/279:30 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/289:28 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/279:30 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/22:24 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/287:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/307:30 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
One-way flights from Des Moines to Santa AnaSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 37m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$99
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/25:25 am
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:18 pm
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4![Allegiant Air logo]()
$127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/35:17 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/217:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops24h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:44 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:56 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/95:45 am
DSM
- SNA
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/305:45 am
DSM
- SNA
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/29:33 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop17h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$173
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 May 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $120 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $99 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $284 |
Good round-trip deal | $188 or less |
Good one-way deal | $73 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana 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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
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Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Thu 5/28
8:00 am-9:42 am
Nonstop3h 42m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 5/31
10:32 am-3:51 pm
Nonstop3h 19m
$247
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Thu 6/4
7:00 am-8:38 am
Nonstop3h 38m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 6/14
9:20 pm-1:27 pm
1 stop14h 07m
$371
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Thu 5/28
7:01 am-12:45 pm
1 stop7h 44m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 5/31
12:25 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop8h 07m
$409
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Thu 9/17
3:50 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops8h 20m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 9/20
7:45 am-6:30 pm
2 stops8h 45m
$457
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Mon 7/20
1:30 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 7/27
11:50 am-10:20 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$468
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Mon 7/6
6:10 am-11:40 am
2 stops7h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/17
12:00 pm-10:20 pm
2 stops8h 20m
$477
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Mon 8/24
5:16 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop5h 24m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 8/28
1:20 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop4h 57m
$479
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Sun 6/21
6:10 am-12:10 pm
2 stops8h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 6/23
11:10 am-9:40 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$487
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Thu 7/23
4:40 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops7h 45m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 7/30
11:50 am-10:20 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$503
Des MoinesSanta Ana
DSM - SNA
DSMSNA
Des Moines
Sat 6/20
6:10 am-1:00 pm
2 stops8h 50m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 6/27
7:30 am-6:10 pm
2 stops8h 40m
$507
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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Ana in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California (average of $158). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SNA?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana, California as you normally would.
Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated May 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$108 | Average$203 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$268 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$340 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |