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$325+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (DSM - SBA)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 August 14, 2025.

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$325
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$433
From Des Moines to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/205:10 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2712:22 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/106:40 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:05 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/96:40 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:05 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/185:55 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:05 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/181:10 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/215:30 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/208:00 amDSM - SBA
3 stops16h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/275:15 amSBA - DSM
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/225:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2910:08 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:23 amDSM - SBA
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Mon 9/18:13 amSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 8/12$527

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

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Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

5:10 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

12:22 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$325

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

6:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

6:05 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$337

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

6:05 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$368

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

5:55 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/21

6:05 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$383

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/21

5:30 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$463

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-10:14 pm

3 stops16h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-5:24 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$467

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Deals found on 8/13

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Barbara. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($331), American Airlines ($338), and United Airlines ($398) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Southwest is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara 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 Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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