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$92 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines

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

Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
Allegiant Air Logo
11:25 am - 4:44 pmSNA-DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 10:35 amDSM-SNA
3h 35mnonstop
$114Allegiant Air
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Allegiant Air Logo
11:37 am - 4:59 pmSNA-DSM
3h 22mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 10:47 amDSM-SNA
3h 47mnonstop
$160Allegiant Air
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 1:47 pmSNA-DSM
21h 27m1 stop
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9:00 am - 10:35 amDSM-SNA
3h 35mnonstop
$163Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 10:37 pmSNA-DSM
24h 28m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:35 amDSM-SNA
3h 35mnonstop
$169Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 4:44 pmSNA-DSM
3h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 1:35 pmDSM-SNA
25h 03m1 stop
$170Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 1:47 pmSNA-DSM
21h 27m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:47 amDSM-SNA
3h 47mnonstop
$174Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:37 pmSNA-DSM
13h 52m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:35 amDSM-SNA
3h 35mnonstop
$180Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 17
Frontier Logo
2:20 pm - 1:47 pmSNA-DSM
21h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:32 pm - 1:35 pmDSM-SNA
25h 03m1 stop
$183Frontier
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
2:20 pm - 1:47 pmSNA-DSM
21h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:34 pm - 1:35 pmDSM-SNA
25h 01m1 stop
$215Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
12:46 pm - 10:33 pmSNA-DSM
7h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:28 am - 6:36 pmDSM-SNA
9h 08m1 stop
$261Delta
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Top airlines
Allegiant Air
Cheapest • from $114 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 63% price drop
October
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
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Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$114
Overall average: $383
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/30Sun 11/2
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$92
Typical prices: $163-263
Allegiant Air
Thu 11/6
SNA - DSM • Non-stop
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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.

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 Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $436 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from 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 $276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines was $92 for a one-way ticket and $114 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 Alaska Airlines 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.

  • 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $84 or less one-way.

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

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Des Moines

 
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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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Sep 2025SFO - LAS
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

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