Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa pass through?

Connecting flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa most commonly pass through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 83% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $466 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $522. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa takes 00m, covering 1,548 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

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.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Santa Rosa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $411 to $875. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Santa Rosa looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Santa Rosa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $582, which is 108% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 8h 13m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Rosa?

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

What car rental options are available at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)?

Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include: • Ace • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Hertz • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Santa Rosa flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa range from $544 to $678, with an average of $599 over the past 12 months. Anything below $544 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa typically range from $544 to $678. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $411, on Southwest.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Southwest ($411) and American Airlines ($423) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Santa Rosa according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Santa Rosa route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $436. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Santa Rosa layovers at 3h 07m over the past 3 months.

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$411

Typical prices: $544-$678

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Typical prices: $262-$309

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Fri 11/30

DSM - STS • 1 stop

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Cheapest • Avg $436 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 8h 13m (one-way)

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

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18

1:50 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

10h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

2:25 pm - 10:35 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$411Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 29

5:10 am - 12:47 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

9h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:17 pm - 11:48 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$423American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 29

7:41 am - 3:48 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:18 pm - 11:48 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$428American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

7:41 am - 3:48 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:32 am - 10:16 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

11h 44m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$433American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 29

10:50 am - 9:25 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

12h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

7:35 am - 8:35 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

11h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

$461Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18

5:25 am - 1:40 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

10h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

6:55 am - 10:35 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

13h 40m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl

$468Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:40 am - 1:40 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

9h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

3:00 pm - 11:25 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

18h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

$574Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18

6:13 am - 4:06 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 53m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:13 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

7h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$619Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

8:10 am - 12:54 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

6h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:44 pm - 11:05 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$789American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

9:25 am - 10:38 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

15h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

8:40 am - 12:26 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

13h 46m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

$819Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 3:56 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:44 pm - 11:05 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$761American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:02 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

7h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:25 am - 5:27 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 02m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$766American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 3:56 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:25 am - 6:54 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

9h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$767American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:02 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

7h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:24 pm - 12:26 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

9h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$771American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 3:56 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:24 pm - 12:26 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

9h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$772American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

8h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:44 pm - 11:05 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$848American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

8:10 am - 12:48 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

6h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:44 pm - 11:05 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

8h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$853American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:55 am - 4:05 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:13 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

7h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$858Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:55 am - 4:05 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:13 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

7h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$878Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:55 am - 4:05 pmDSM Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

11h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:13 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines

7h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$898Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa departing in december.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa takes 00m, covering 1,548 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Santa Rosa flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa range from $544 to $678, with an average of $599 over the past 12 months. Anything below $544 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Santa Rosa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $411 to $875. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Santa Rosa looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Santa Rosa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $582, which is 108% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)?
Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
Flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa pass through?
Connecting flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $466 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $522.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 8h 13m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $466, about $522 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport.

• Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport

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