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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Santa Ana and Des Moines.

Flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £148 return, compared with £192 via a stopover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 2% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 65% on the Santa Ana to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £148 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £418, a difference of £270. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 09:28 and lands at 12:44
• Latest: departs at 17:24 and lands at 20:40.

The flight takes about 3h 16m.

A direct flight from Santa Ana to Des Moines takes 3h 16m, covering 1,425 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Des Moines are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £143.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 44m, compared to 5h 49m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 56m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Return flights from Santa Ana to Des Moines range from £145 to £285, with an average of £215 over the past 12 months. Anything below £145 counts as a good deal.