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$280+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa (DSM - STS)

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — STS
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 5/275:45 am
DSM
-
STS
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 5/3112:45 pm
STS
-
DSM
1 stop9h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:15 pm
DSM
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STS
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 5/316:05 am
STS
-
DSM
2 stops14h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 6/135:30 am
DSM
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STS
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 6/194:20 pm
STS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/203:15 pm
DSM
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STS
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/266:00 am
STS
-
DSM
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$543
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 6/136:10 am
DSM
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STS
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Fri 6/196:00 am
STS
-
DSM
2 stops14h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 5/205:44 am
DSM
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STS
2 stops12h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 5/264:20 pm
STS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:50 pm
DSM
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STS
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Sun 10/186:10 am
STS
-
DSM
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$627
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 10/152:37 pm
DSM
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STS
2 stops11h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 10/1812:45 pm
STS
-
DSM
1 stop9h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$692

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Rosa (STS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$516
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

5:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 5/31

12:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$494

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

3:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 5/31

6:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$498

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

3:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$543

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 6/19

6:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$570

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:44 am-3:53 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 5/26

4:20 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$576
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 4/6

4:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$759

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 4/4

4:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$759
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$280

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

6:55 am-7:59 pm

2 stops15h 04m

$330

Des MoinesSanta Rosa

DSM - STS

DSMSTS

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

5:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$380

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Deals found on 3/15

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Rosa in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Santa Rosa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Santa Rosa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Santa Rosa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Santa Rosa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Santa Rosa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Rosa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Rosa. 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 Rosa. Reviews last updated March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Des Moines to Santa Rosa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

    For as low as $498, Southwest can have you in Santa Rosa from Des Moines in 8h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1548 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Santa Rosa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Rosa 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 Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$573Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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