Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santorini from £402

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Santorini from £402

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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£402
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Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£417
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Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£456
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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£465
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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£470
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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£516
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£797
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£800
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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£801
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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27 – Fri, Mar 6
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£830
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Fri, Feb 27 – Fri, Mar 6
Des Moines DSMSantorini JTR
£847
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£402

Cheapest round-trip

£797

Average round-trip

£1,067

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2 (flat fare)

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20-€35 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35-€80 (per day; varies by season and vehicle)

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0-€25 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
81
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
17°C17°C
14 Feb
77%
16°C15°C
Sunday
8 Feb
17°C16°C
15 Feb
16°C16°C
Monday
9 Feb
16°C16°C
16 Feb
17°C16°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
16°C14°C
17 Feb
82%
15°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
15°C13°C
18 Feb
88%
14°C14°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
17°C15°C
19 Feb
88%
14°C12°C
Friday
13 Feb
86%
15°C15°C
20 Feb
87%
15°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, SKY express, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, and JetBlue Airways. Des Moines and Santorini have 81 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Santorini with Aegean, SKY express, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Santorini, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Santorini?
Traveling between Des Moines and Santorini, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Santorini?
There are a number of airports in and around Santorini. The main one is Santorini (Thira) National and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
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