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Cheapest round-trip
$378
Typical prices: $462-$656
American Airlines
Tue 10/23Fri 10/26
SBA - DSM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Des Moines. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $637 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA-DSM)

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

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 39m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 9:24 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$378American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:47 pm - 8:56 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
12h 09m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:06 am - 9:24 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$383American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 10:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 00m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 12:10 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$454Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 11:35 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:22 pm - 9:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
$489United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:45 am - 1:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 57m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$494United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 9:01 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
12h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 9:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$499United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
8h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:14 am - 11:45 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$617American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 10:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 00m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 11:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$622Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 10:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
10h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 12:10 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$627Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 8:56 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
12h 09m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 9:24 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$676American Airlines
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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines typically range from $462 to $656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $378, on American Airlines.

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$378
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

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Your Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 1,500 miles.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines range from $462 to $656, with an average of $572 over the past 12 months. Anything below $462 counts as a good deal.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $378 to $747. That means the highest observed fare was about 97% higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

    Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

    Connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 46% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,046, a difference of $684.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 5h 41m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

    Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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