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$195+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$322
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$358
From Iowa to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:41 amOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/161:10 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:20 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 12/164:59 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/15$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:20 pmOMA - SBA
2 stops8h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:50 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 12/82:07 pmOMA - SBA
2 stops10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/161:10 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/112:28 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/302:28 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/612:28 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/225:10 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:10 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/18:52 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/46:50 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:00 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Tue 10/75:01 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/16$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/253:40 pmMLI - SBA
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/288:40 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 9/1711:20 amMLI - SBA
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2412:22 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/115:13 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/186:30 amSBA - DSM
2 stops11h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$459

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/14

9:41 am-1:07 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/16

1:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$322

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 11/5

7:34 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

5:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$322

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/8

6:20 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

4:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$330

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

11:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$353

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$353

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

2:28 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

6:05 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$359

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

5:04 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/6

6:49 pm-8:32 am

2 stops11h 43m

$366

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

8:50 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:10 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

11:16 am-9:58 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:41 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$384

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

6:50 pm-10:15 am

2 stops13h 25m

$389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Iowa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Santa Barbara. 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 into for flights to Santa Barbara from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Iowa, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara can take about 5h 26m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $322. Airlines will cover a distance of 1384 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $195. American Airlines flights start at $224 while deals on Southwest start at $285 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Santa Barbara or Moline Quad-City - Santa Barbara, Des Moines - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Iowa to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Iowa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 Iowa to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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