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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines from $230

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines departing on 8/24. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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5:00 am - 12:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:21 pm - 9:03 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
$301United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:00 am - 12:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:45 am - 1:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$306United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:35 am - 6:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$311American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 10:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$425United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$425United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:03 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$430United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 10:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 5:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$430United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 8:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
6h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:05 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$459American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 9:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 5:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$514Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 9:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 11:55 amDSM  Des Moines-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
$519Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24

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United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 7
SBA1:56 pmSanta Barbara
6h 54m
1 stop
DSM10:50 pmDes Moines
Nov 10
DSM6:05 amDes Moines
8h 49m
1 stop
SBA12:54 pmSanta Barbara
$425
United Airlines
Nov 7
SBA1:56 pmSanta Barbara
6h 29m
1 stop
DSM10:25 pmDes Moines
Nov 10
DSM9:55 amDes Moines
9h 33m
2 stops
SBA5:28 pmSanta Barbara
$430
United Airlines
Nov 7
SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara
10h 00m
2 stops
DSM10:50 pmDes Moines
Nov 10
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
12h 59m
2 stops
SBA7:59 pmSanta Barbara
$435

Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Santa Barbara to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 20
SBA10:10 amSanta Barbara
9h 05m
2 stops
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 24
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
5h 20m
1 stop
SBA5:45 pmSanta Barbara
$514
Southwest
Aug 20
SBA10:10 amSanta Barbara
9h 05m
2 stops
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 24
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
6h 55m
2 stops
SBA11:55 amSanta Barbara
$519

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
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Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

5:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

5:21 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$301

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

5:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

5:45 am-1:44 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$306

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

12:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

10:35 am-6:58 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$311

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/7

1:56 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 11/10

6:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$425

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

5:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

5:12 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$425

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

5:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

1:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$430

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/7

1:56 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 11/10

9:55 am-5:28 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$430

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

12:15 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

$459

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

10:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

2:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$514

Santa BarbaraDes Moines

SBA Santa Barbara - DSM Des Moines

SBADSM

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

10:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 55m

$519

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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 Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $355. Flights from Santa Barbara to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $516. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Santa Barbara to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $385. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $714. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

5h 31m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Des Moines takes 5h 31m
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 5h 31m.

  • 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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