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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $109

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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Average price

$505

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$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara at least 46 days early can save you up to 72% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 46 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for as little as $338 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $452 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $302 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $64. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Chicago to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 7/316:05 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/121:47 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$327
Thu 7/256:05 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/275:15 amSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$356
Wed 7/37:24 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Wed 7/107:35 amSBA - ORD
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/13$367
Fri 7/121:29 pmORD - SBA
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/196:38 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$386
Thu 7/255:15 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 28mDelta
Sat 7/276:00 amSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/13$387
Thu 7/42:00 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:10 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$392
Thu 7/48:34 amORD - SBA
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/85:10 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$397
Wed 7/39:20 amORD - SBA
2 stops13h 57mDelta
Wed 7/107:35 amSBA - ORD
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/13$402
Sun 6/307:14 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/41:10 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$412

Chicago to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 10/264:41 pmORD - SBA
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/306:00 amSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$214
Wed 8/148:05 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/201:18 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$218
Tue 8/202:00 pmORD - SBA
Nonstop11h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/241:15 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$219
Tue 8/2011:05 amORD - SBA
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2412:23 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
Tue 8/2012:02 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/241:18 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$228
Wed 8/1412:02 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/206:33 amSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$263
Mon 8/197:30 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Thu 8/221:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$267
Mon 8/193:50 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Thu 8/221:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$272
Sat 10/267:00 amORD - SBA
2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/306:58 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298

Chicago to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Chicago to Santa Barbara. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Wed 6/197:45 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Sat 6/227:35 amSBA - ORD
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/13$714
Wed 6/191:25 pmORD - SBA
2 stops12h 23mDelta
Sat 6/221:15 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/13$719
Wed 6/1910:15 amORD - SBA
2 stops13h 04mDelta
Sat 6/227:35 amSBA - ORD
2 stops11h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/13$724

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Those needing a return flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara can use the search form above.
Thu 9/195:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$109
Thu 9/192:00 pmORD - SBA
Nonstop11h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$110
Thu 9/192:00 pmORD - SBA
2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$155
Mon 7/17:24 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/12$159
Sat 8/39:55 amORD - SBA
2 stops13h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/13$163
Fri 8/27:30 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/13$178
Fri 8/23:50 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/12$188
Mon 9/26:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$197
Fri 8/23:50 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/13$198

Find flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara 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, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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$214 - $298

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/26

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/30

1 stop9h 08m

$214

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/14

1 stop6h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

1 stop9h 01m

$218

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/20

Nonstop11h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 42m

$219

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 37m

$223

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops8h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/24

2 stops8h 16m

$228

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/14

2 stops8h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 17m

$263

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/22

1 stop5h 45m

$267

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 53m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/22

1 stop5h 45m

$272

Chicago O'Hare IntlSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/26

2 stops12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/30

1 stop15h 11m

$298

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 13, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Chicago to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $214, but on average you can expect to pay $298.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $800?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $800.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. United Airlines flights start at $110 while deals on Delta start at $159 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $238, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $218. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara), is priced around $227.

  • What does ORD to SBA mean?

    Great question - ORD to SBA just means Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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