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Cheap Flight Deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA-DSM)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.
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5:35 am - 12:34 pmSBA-DSM
4h 59m1 stop
5:03 pm - 9:15 pmDSM-SBA
6h 12m1 stop
$516United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13
5:35 am - 12:34 pmSBA-DSM
4h 59m1 stop
5:03 pm - 11:29 pmDSM-SBA
8h 26m2 stops
$521United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13
6:00 am - 10:59 pmSBA-DSM
14h 59m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:06 pmDSM-SBA
8h 06m2 stops
$602United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13

Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Santa Barbara, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is July, where tickets cost $301 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $551 and $537 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

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Low season

November

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$178
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines was $178 for a one-way ticket and $516 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

    A passport is not required to fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Des Moines, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9172 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

6.0 GoodEmma, Nov 2024SFO - MSY
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There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

I am not an electronic savy. I don't know how to maneuver the APPS for services. Why can't I just buy food without the apps.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

Seats were very uncomfortable. I paid extra for a seat with more leg room, the seat was no different than a seat at the back of the plane. Flight attendant was rude.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

Mobility assistance at DFW is A JOKE!!! Totally disorganized, ineffective and annoying. Ended up having to walk and find our own way for a good part of the very, very long walk between gates. Worst assistance I have ever experienced.

This is a new route from Philadelphia to Naples. It was sold out. The team on board was excellent. I’ve flown this route twice this year and the flight has been excellent. I hope American keeps the route.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/10Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 23mSBA-DSM
$178
12/10Tue
2 stopsDelta
9h 09mSBA-DSM
$183
1/9Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 01mSBA-DSM
$185
1/9Thu
2 stopsDelta
8h 49mSBA-DSM
$190
1/1Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 31mSBA-DSM
$193
1/1Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
12h 15mSBA-DSM
$194
12/10Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 29mSBA-DSM
$316
1/9Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 35mSBA-DSM
$331
1/1Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 45mSBA-DSM
$757

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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 23mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 09mDSM-SBA
$886
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 06mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 09mDSM-SBA
$891
11/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 20mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 04mDSM-SBA
$926
11/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 23mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 09mDSM-SBA
$946
11/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 38mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 09mDSM-SBA
$951
11/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 23mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 07mDSM-SBA
$1,016
11/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 24mSBA-DSM
11/27Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 34mDSM-SBA
$2,147

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