$367+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 October 19, 2026.
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 October 19, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/97:15 pm -
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Wed 11/116:00 am -
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Deal found 10/18![Southwest logo]()
$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 11/157:18 pm -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Mon 11/93:04 pm -
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Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/93:01 pm -
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Mon 11/161:56 pm -
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Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:09 pm -
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Sun 11/155:00 am -
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Deal found 10/14![United Airlines logo]()
$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 10/296:14 am -
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Mon 11/26:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/306:14 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Tue 11/312:35 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 10/295:12 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Mon 11/210:50 am -
2 stops10h 52m
Deal found 10/14![United Airlines logo]()
$623
Best flights from Des Moines to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 19, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 19, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/97:15 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Wed 11/116:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 10/18![Southwest logo]()
$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 11/157:18 pm -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/93:01 pm -
2 stops9h 02m
Mon 11/161:56 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Wed 3/105:06 am -
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Sat 3/1312:40 pm -
1 stop8h 34m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 3/106:15 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Sat 3/138:33 pm -
2 stops10h 47m
Deal found 10/15![United Airlines logo]()
$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 2/175:05 am -
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Sun 2/217:05 pm -
2 stops11h 57m
Deal found 10/16![American Airlines logo]()
$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:09 pm -
1 stop5h 59m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 10/14![United Airlines logo]()
$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 10/296:14 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Mon 11/26:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$618
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 10/296:14 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Mon 11/26:06 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 10/295:12 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Mon 11/210:50 am -
2 stops10h 52m
Deal found 10/14![United Airlines logo]()
$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/306:14 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Tue 11/312:35 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/15![American Airlines logo]()
$619
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/97:15 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Wed 11/116:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 10/18![Southwest logo]()
$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Mon 11/93:04 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/93:01 pm -
2 stops9h 02m
Mon 11/161:56 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 11/157:18 pm -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 10/14![American Airlines logo]()
$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/125:09 pm -
1 stop5h 59m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 10/14![United Airlines logo]()
$571
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $367 (Southwest) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $300 |
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Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Mon 11/9
7:15 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop5h 20m
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/11
6:00 am-5:50 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$367
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
5:00 am-12:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
7:18 pm-8:46 am
2 stops11h 28m
$506
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Wed 3/10
5:06 am-8:55 am
1 stop5h 49m
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/13
12:40 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$515
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Mon 11/9
3:01 pm-10:03 pm
2 stops9h 02m
Santa Barbara
Mon 11/16
1:56 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop7h 03m
$538
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Wed 2/17
5:05 am-11:46 am
1 stop8h 41m
Santa Barbara
Sun 2/21
7:05 pm-9:02 am
2 stops11h 57m
$542
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Wed 3/10
6:15 am-7:45 pm
2 stops15h 30m
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/13
8:33 pm-9:20 am
2 stops10h 47m
$561
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
5:09 pm-9:08 pm
1 stop5h 59m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
$571
Des MoinesSanta Barbara
DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara
DSMSBA
Des Moines
Thu 10/29
6:14 am-11:45 am
1 stop7h 31m
Santa Barbara
Mon 11/2
6:06 am-2:11 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$618
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Barbara in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 October 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$300 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$435 | Average$605 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |