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$294+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Barbara (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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Barbara

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$379
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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 November 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/178:48 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 12/145:43 amMLI - SBA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3112:25 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/178:48 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/255:35 amOMA - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:12 amSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 12/216:20 pmDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:12 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/148:48 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/251:01 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/255:45 amOMA - SBA
2 stops8h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:00 amSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/275:10 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/14:32 pmSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/279:01 amDSM - SBA
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/12:30 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/175:09 amMLI - SBA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:25 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/2610:50 amMLI - SBA
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/12:30 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/186:20 amMLI - SBA
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2912:25 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$546

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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 November 13, 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 12/17

1:00 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

8:33 pm-10:12 am

2 stops11h 39m

$299

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/31

7:55 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

12:26 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$340

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/31

5:21 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

12:59 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$346

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/22

5:18 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

2:17 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$361

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/18

6:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:25 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/15

5:09 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:25 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

6:13 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:40 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/17

8:48 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/27

6:30 pm-10:12 am

2 stops13h 42m

$384

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

3:52 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-9:14 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$389

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM - SBA

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

5:09 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$403

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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, 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 $264). 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 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $340. 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 Moline Quad-City - Santa Barbara or Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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, 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 $264). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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