O'Hare Intl

$172+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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SBA — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$502

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl flight deals.
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From Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/812:10 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:19 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/155:51 pmORD - SBA
2 stops27h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$331
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:19 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/88:00 amORD - SBA
2 stops13h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:59 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops13h 40mDelta
Mon 12/156:45 amORD - SBA
2 stops11h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/30$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:30 amSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/36:55 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:40 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 17mDelta
Mon 12/810:45 amORD - SBA
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/30$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:59 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Wed 11/197:47 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/29$460
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:44 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/207:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop14h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:52 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:21 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:40 amSBA - ORD
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Thu 11/2010:46 amORD - SBA
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/29$475

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

7:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

6:06 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$328

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$343

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$349

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$349

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$359

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

7:07 pm-9:30 am

2 stops12h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$364

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

7:07 pm-8:00 am

2 stops10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$364

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

7:07 pm-9:30 am

2 stops12h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$364

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:06 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$372

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/26

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$384

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Santa Barbara. Booking flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 4h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 50m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 1798 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $218 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $304 and $318 round-trip. Southwest is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $219, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $280 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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