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2:27 pm - 6:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:02 am - 1:47 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:12 pm - 8:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 12:51 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 8:51 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
11h 43m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374American Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 6:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:49 am - 12:26 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
12h 37m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 5:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
1:04 pm - 8:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$374United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 11:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:49 am - 12:26 amSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
12h 37m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 32m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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10:50 am - 9:23 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
8h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 11:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:15 am - 4:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$547Southwest
Fri, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 18
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6:55 am - 2:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:05 am - 9:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
11h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$558Southwest
Wed, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 13
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 10:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
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11:05 am - 10:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 00m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$647Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 17
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
5h 46m
1 stop
SBA8:58 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 24
SBA5:00 amSanta Barbara
5h 51m
1 stop
DSM12:51 pmDes Moines
$369
United Airlines
Dec 25
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 32m
2 stops
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 30
SBA2:17 pmSanta Barbara
7h 00m
1 stop
DSM11:17 pmDes Moines
$388
United Airlines
Dec 25
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 32m
2 stops
SBA12:02 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 30
SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara
7h 35m
2 stops
DSM8:25 pmDes Moines
$414

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 16
DSM8:10 amDes Moines
6h 01m
1 stop
SBA12:11 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 23
SBA7:08 pmSanta Barbara
11h 43m
2 stops
DSM8:51 amDes Moines
$374
American Airlines
Feb 4
DSM3:31 pmDes Moines
9h 59m
2 stops
SBA11:30 pmSanta Barbara
Feb 9
SBA9:49 amSanta Barbara
12h 37m
2 stops
DSM12:26 amDes Moines
$379
American Airlines
Dec 16
DSM9:45 amDes Moines
10h 44m
2 stops
SBA6:29 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 23
SBA7:08 pmSanta Barbara
11h 43m
2 stops
DSM8:51 amDes Moines
$380

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DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

2:27 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/9

6:02 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$369
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Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

5:12 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/24

5:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$369

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

8:10 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/23

7:08 pm-8:51 am

2 stops11h 43m

$374

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

2:27 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/9

9:49 am-12:26 am

2 stops12h 37m

$374

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

9:27 am-5:39 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/24

1:04 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$374

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

3:31 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/9

9:49 am-12:26 am

2 stops12h 37m

$379

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

5:30 am-12:02 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/24

10:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$380

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Fri 4/16

4:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/18

5:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$547

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Wed 3/10

6:55 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/13

8:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$558

Des MoinesSanta Barbara

DSM Des Moines - SBA Santa Barbara

DSMSBA

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

3:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/20

11:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$647

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Des Moines, with most prices found around $300. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of October, then departing from Des Moines during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $450.

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Best Price Found

$369

Fastest flight time

5h 53m

Direct flights

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The best flight deal from Des Moines to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $369
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Santa Barbara takes 5h 53m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Santa Barbara

  • How far is Des Moines to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The distance between Des Moines and Santa Barbara is about 1495.4 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 53m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Santa Barbara?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,470 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $435Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,233 reviews
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