Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara (DSM - SBA) from $381

Flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

To save up to 52% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Santa Barbara from $404 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $571 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Des Moines. Prices for April average $392 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $120. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a April flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in November

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Some of our airline partners flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. American Airlines and United Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like American Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $381, but on average you can expect to pay $489.

According to our current data, American Airlines ($381), and United Airlines ($418) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to SBA flight.