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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines from $234

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Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 3:05 pm
SBA
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DSM
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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SBA
5h 25m
1 stop
$467Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 9:40 pm
SBA
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DSM
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 5:25 pm
DSM
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SBA
7h 20m
1 stop
$472Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 9:45 am
SBA
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DSM
14h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 10:05 pm
DSM
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SBA
9h 20m
2 stops
$477Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:12 pm
SBA
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DSM
6h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:33 am
DSM
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SBA
8h 33m
1 stop
$483United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:12 pm
SBA
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DSM
6h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 9:52 pm
DSM
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SBA
10h 12m
2 stops
$488United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:47 pm
SBA
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 am
DSM
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SBA
7h 35m
1 stop
$491United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:13 pm
SBA
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DSM
7h 58m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 9:05 pm
DSM
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SBA
11h 42m
2 stops
$493United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:47 pm
SBA
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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SBA
12h 09m
2 stops
$496United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:30 pm
SBA
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DSM
12h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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SBA
8h 27m
2 stops
$501United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:25 pm
SBA
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DSM
12h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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SBA
12h 09m
2 stops
$535United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2

United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 18
SBA12:35 pmSanta Barbara
6h 37m
1 stop
DSM9:12 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
7h 33m
1 stop
SBA11:33 amSanta Barbara
$483
United Airlines
Aug 18
SBA5:00 amSanta Barbara
5h 36m
1 stop
DSM12:36 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
12h 29m
2 stops
SBA9:52 pmSanta Barbara
$488
United Airlines
May 30
SBA5:00 amSanta Barbara
5h 47m
1 stop
DSM12:47 pmDes Moines
Jun 2
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
7h 35m
1 stop
SBA11:35 amSanta Barbara
$491

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Jul 8
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
6h 50m
1 stop
DSM3:05 pmDes Moines
Jul 13
DSM12:05 pmDes Moines
7h 20m
1 stop
SBA5:25 pmSanta Barbara
$467
Southwest
Jul 8
SBA6:15 amSanta Barbara
6h 50m
1 stop
DSM3:05 pmDes Moines
Jul 14
DSM6:25 amDes Moines
9h 05m
2 stops
SBA1:30 pmSanta Barbara
$472
Southwest
Jul 8
SBA10:25 amSanta Barbara
9h 15m
2 stops
DSM9:40 pmDes Moines
Jul 13
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
12h 00m
2 stops
SBA11:30 pmSanta Barbara
$477

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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

6:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$467

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

10:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

12:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$472

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

4:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops14h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

2:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$477

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

12:35 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

5:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

$483

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

12:35 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

1:40 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$488

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$491

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

6:15 am-4:13 pm

2 stops7h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

11:23 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$493

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$496

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

6:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:17 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$501

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA - DSM

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

5:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$535

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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 $465. 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 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines takes 6h 37m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

  • 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 37m.

  • 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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