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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines from $234

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United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:17 pm
SBA
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DSM
8h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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SBA
6h 06m
1 stop
$433United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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DSM
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 10:30 pm
DSM
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SBA
5h 20m
1 stop
$438Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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DSM
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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SBA
9h 05m
2 stops
$443Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 1:10 pm
SBA
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DSM
4h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:05 am
DSM
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$467Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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DSM
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:05 am
DSM
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$472Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:26 am
SBA
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DSM
11h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 6:08 pm
DSM
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SBA
8h 59m
2 stops
$473American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:26 am
SBA
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DSM
11h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 11:19 pm
DSM
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SBA
11h 03m
2 stops
$480American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 9:25 pm
SBA
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DSM
6h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:03 pm
DSM
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SBA
5h 46m
1 stop
$491United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:24 pm
SBA
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DSM
11h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
DSM
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SBA
7h 10m
1 stop
$496United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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DSM
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 3:45 pm
DSM
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SBA
11h 05m
2 stops
$499Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26

United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 24
SBA12:30 pmSanta Barbara
8h 47m
1 stop
DSM11:17 pmDes Moines
Apr 27
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
6h 06m
1 stop
SBA9:23 pmSanta Barbara
$433
United Airlines
May 2
SBA12:37 pmSanta Barbara
6h 48m
1 stop
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
May 6
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
5h 46m
1 stop
SBA9:03 pmSanta Barbara
$491
United Airlines
May 2
SBA9:45 amSanta Barbara
11h 39m
2 stops
DSM11:24 pmDes Moines
May 6
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 10m
1 stop
SBA11:25 amSanta Barbara
$496

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 24
SBA5:20 amSanta Barbara
11h 15m
2 stops
DSM6:35 pmDes Moines
Apr 27
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
5h 20m
1 stop
SBA10:30 pmSanta Barbara
$438
Southwest
Apr 24
SBA5:20 amSanta Barbara
11h 15m
2 stops
DSM6:35 pmDes Moines
Apr 27
DSM4:20 pmDes Moines
9h 05m
2 stops
SBA11:25 pmSanta Barbara
$443
Southwest
Apr 24
SBA6:20 amSanta Barbara
4h 50m
1 stop
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
Apr 26
DSM8:40 pmDes Moines
5h 25m
1 stop
SBA12:05 amSanta Barbara
$467

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

12:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

5:17 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$433

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

7:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$438

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

4:20 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$443
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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$467

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$472

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

7:13 pm-8:26 am

2 stops11h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

11:09 am-6:08 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$473

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

7:13 pm-8:26 am

2 stops11h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

2:16 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$480

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

12:37 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

5:17 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$491

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

9:45 am-11:24 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$496

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$499

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $344. Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $478. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

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Cheap Santa Barbara to Des Moines (SBA to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

6h 48m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines takes 6h 48m
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.
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  • How far is Santa Barbara to Des Moines by plane?

    A flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines will travel around 1495.4 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 48m.

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

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

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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