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$76 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$155
Typical prices: $382-$254
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/9Sun 8/16
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$76
Typical prices: $64-$172
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/10
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
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Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 3h 15m
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Cheapest • from $155 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $315 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 19m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines (SNA-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$155Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$156Allegiant Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Allegiant Air Logo
4:46 pm - 10:01 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
2:18 pm - 3:56 pm
DSM
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SNA
3h 38mnonstop
$188Allegiant Air
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Allegiant Air Logo
12:27 pm - 5:44 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 am - 11:37 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 37mnonstop
$191Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$194Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$206Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$213Allegiant Air
Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 12:59 pm
SNA
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DSM
18h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:21 pm - 12:31 pm
DSM
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SNA
17h 10m
1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
Allegiant Air Logo
9:23 am - 2:42 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:33 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 33mnonstop
$240Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
Allegiant Air Logo
9:32 am - 2:51 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$241Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Des Moines flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Des Moines departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $383 and $335 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $222, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines was $76 for a one-way ticket and $155 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Des Moines?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Des Moines, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines on on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines, United Airlines or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines are United Airlines and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $596 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $198 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $128 or less one-way and $195 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Des Moines

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Ana 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 9808 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SFO - TPA
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

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