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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:18 am
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 6:38 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Santa Ana takes 3h 48m, covering 1,425 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana range from $207 to $433, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $207 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $300 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $226 round-trip, compared to $467 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $218 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $177.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Santa Ana.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 5h 42m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 12m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.