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$215+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$215
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$326
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 July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/176:30 amMLI - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2412:22 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/215:11 amOMA - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/254:39 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/135:12 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2012:14 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/87:05 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/114:25 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/76:00 amOMA - SBA
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/116:45 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/176:30 amMLI - SBA
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:25 pmSBA - MLI
3 stops13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/148:00 amDSM - SBA
3 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$483
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/2411:45 amDSM - SBA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Sun 10/261:10 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$541
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/22:20 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Sat 7/58:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/1$733
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/16:22 pmOMA - SBA
3 stops25h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/176:37 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops12h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,185

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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 July 1, 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

6:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

12:22 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$289

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/21

5:11 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

4:39 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$317

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

5:12 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/20

12:14 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$350

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/8

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/11

4:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$352

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops7h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/11

6:45 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 41m

$407

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-2:39 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/24

6:25 pm-10:15 am

3 stops13h 50m

$419

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

8:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops17h 59m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$483

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

11:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$541

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/5

3:54 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$215

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/5

5:55 am-4:07 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $474). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Santa Barbara?

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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $215. Delta flights start at $269 while deals on United Airlines start at $357 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 $474). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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