HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Santa Barbara

$169+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Iowa to Santa Barbara
Search Deals
One-way flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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 April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:15 amMLI - SBA
2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2412:37 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/136:39 amOMA - SBA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/174:00 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:30 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/174:41 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:00 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Sat 8/24:50 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/28$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/233:42 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/35:00 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/1710:45 amMLI - SBA
2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:30 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:32 amDSM - SBA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/16:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/275:23 pmDSM - SBA
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Mon 6/304:55 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops14h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/28$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:55 amDSM - SBA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/265:55 amSBA - DSM
2 stops6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$464

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 30, 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

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

7:15 am-6:07 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

12:37 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$294

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/13

6:39 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/17

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$337

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

4:41 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$344

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 7/25

6:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

4:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$363

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

3:42 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

5:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$365

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

10:45 am-10:14 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

6:30 pm-10:10 am

3 stops13h 40m

$394

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

5:32 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/1

6:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$416

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

5:23 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/30

4:55 pm-9:38 am

2 stops14h 43m

$417

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

11:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

5:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$464

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/2

8:25 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 29m

$169

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $495). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

  • 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 $169. American Airlines flights start at $174 while deals on United Airlines start at $349 one-way.

  • 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, 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 $495). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Iowa?

Book flights to Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Buellton
Santa Ynez

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Iowa to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Hobby to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Los Angeles flights
Boston to Las Vegas flights
Baltimore to Los Angeles flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Santa Ana flights
George Bush Intcntl to Las Vegas flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
Seattle to San Diego flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Ontario flights
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
Hobby to Los Angeles flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights
Reagan-National to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Oakland to Santa Ana flights
Boston to San Francisco flights
Midway to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights

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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.