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$82+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Des Moines (SNA - DSM)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:26 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/3010:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$113
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2110:32 am
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/288:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/9$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:26 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/309:50 pm
DSM
-
SNA
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2110:32 am
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/248:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/224:46 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 15m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/252:18 pm
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:32 am
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/2010:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/10$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/149:20 pm
SNA
-
DSM
1 stop14h 07m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/287:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/8$240
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:28 am
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/77:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$241

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$113
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$280

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines 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 May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/9

7:10 pm-9:45 am

2 stops12h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

2:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$330
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/3

1:08 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

5:50 am-12:06 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$336

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/10

8:55 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

5:45 am-12:02 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$336

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

4:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

3:20 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$426

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/26

7:10 pm-9:44 am

2 stops12h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

11:42 am-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$464

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/24

11:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

3:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$467

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/24

11:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 6/29

6:10 am-11:15 am

2 stops7h 05m

$477

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/3

11:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

12:10 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$487

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/24

11:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

6:10 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$523
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/5

7:30 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$162

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines

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 Santa Ana to Des Moines in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Ana, California-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Des Moines 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 Santa Ana, California-Des Moines 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines (average of $175). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,Allegiant Air, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana, California to Des Moines flight route?

    The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines flight path was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

    For as low as $336, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Santa Ana, California in 5h 22m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines is about 1425 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines round-trip from $124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $260, and United Airlines, from $387. Allegiant Air is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $60 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $84 and United Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines is generally $181, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $113 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Des Moines 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 Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines (average of $175). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines. 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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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