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Cheapest round-trip
$304
Typical prices: $573-$861
American Airlines
Sat 11/10Wed 11/14
DSM - STS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $238-$306
Delta
Sun 11/11
DSM - STS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Santa Rosa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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July
Cheapest • 11% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $466 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 8h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa (DSM-STS)

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

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
6h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 12:26 amSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
9h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$304American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 4:06 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
12h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 9:13 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
7h 44m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$309Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
6h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:18 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
10h 53m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$421American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 9:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
11h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 10:05 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
14h 00m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$430Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
6h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 2:11 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
19h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$451American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
11h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 2:11 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
19h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$456American Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
10h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 10:05 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$460Southwest
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 1:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
9h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 10:05 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$460Southwest
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 1:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
10h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 10:05 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
14h 00m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$471Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 4:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
6h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 5:45 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-DSM Des Moines
9h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway
$485Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Santa Rosa flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa start at $304. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $573 to $861. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $304 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 54% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Santa Rosa flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$155
Flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

When to book flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Santa Rosa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Santa Rosa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Santa Rosa.

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 81% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Des Moines to Santa Rosa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $544 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $444. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Santa Rosa takes 0h 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 $304 to $2,084. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $270.

  • 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 31m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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 starting from around $24 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 $573 to $861, with an average of $638 over the past 12 months. Anything below $573 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Santa Rosa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $544 - about $444 less than Monday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Santa Rosa trip for July. Fares historically average $568 round-trip in that month - typically $370 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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