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$164+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

Best flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 1/1812:15 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Sat 1/244:59 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/27$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 1/1811:26 amOMA - SBA
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/2412:59 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/262:08 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/17:05 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$425
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/83:07 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop24h 46mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/132:38 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop21h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/29$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/2611:35 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/12:25 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 2/145:22 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/181:12 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 1/175:09 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2012:59 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/148:49 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/181:12 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 2/119:03 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/181:12 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Sun 2/85:52 amOMA - SBA
2 stops8h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/135:00 amSBA - OMA
1 stop13h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$505

Find 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 December 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$433
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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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/18

12:15 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

4:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$311

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/18

11:26 am-8:52 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:59 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$316

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

5:22 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$375

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:09 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

12:59 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$397

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/14

8:49 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$399

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

2:08 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-9:01 am

2 stops11h 56m

$425

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

9:03 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$427

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/8

3:07 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 46m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

2:38 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop21h 37m

$433

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

11:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

2:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$442

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/8

5:52 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 03m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

5:00 am-8:12 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$505

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Iowa to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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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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 10h 41m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $311. Airlines will cover a distance of 1384 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Santa Barbara or Des Moines - Santa Barbara, Moline Quad-City - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Iowa to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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