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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$127
Typical prices: $248-$383
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/22Sun 10/25
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$108
Typical prices: $100-$185
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/20
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 3h 17m
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Top layover airports
Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $260 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 30m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 41% price drop
May
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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

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
$127Allegiant 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
$133Allegiant Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
Allegiant Air Logo
4:46 pm - 10:01 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:38 pm - 3:16 pm
DSM
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SNA
3h 38mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 12:37 pm
SNA
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DSM
19h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 3:56 pm
DSM
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SNA
3h 38mnonstop
$175Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 5:43 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 2:48 pm
DSM
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SNA
25h 05m
2 stops
$191Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 5:43 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 4:15 pm
DSM
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SNA
20h 25m
1 stop
$193Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 11:12 pm
SNA
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DSM
7h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:11 am
DSM
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SNA
5h 41m
1 stop
$347American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:55 pm
SNA
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DSM
6h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 8:11 pm
DSM
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SNA
6h 33m
1 stop
$347American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:19 pm
SNA
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DSM
7h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:06 pm
DSM
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SNA
8h 21m
2 stops
$352United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 8:26 pm
SNA
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DSM
5h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:13 am - 3:30 pm
DSM
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SNA
8h 17m
2 stops
$352United Airlines
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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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Des Moines from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $198 and $396 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $127 on Allegiant Air (Oct 22-Oct 25).

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, Wednesday 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 Monday, 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 August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $383 and $372 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $304 on average.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$108
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

  • How many flights are there between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Des Moines per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from John Wayne (Santa Ana) and lands in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 3h 17m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • 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 $108 for a one-way ticket and $127 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, 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 $486 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 $197 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 $100 or less one-way and $142 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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Information on your arrival and departure airports

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)
Des Moines (DSM)