O'Hare Intl

$144+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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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 December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/3110:13 amSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/275:00 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:31 pmORD - SBA
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:35 amSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/311:45 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/302:08 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/312:45 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$627
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amSBA - ORD
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/43:42 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/191:01 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:31 pmORD - SBA
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$764
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/191:09 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/262:50 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$769

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$735

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl flights.
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. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$250

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

10:02 am-8:01 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

10:57 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$251

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:26 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 46m

$251

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

12:35 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

12:17 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$256

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

2:01 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:45 am-11:33 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$279

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:15 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

10:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$279

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

12:26 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

10:19 am-6:33 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$280

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$284

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

12:15 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:45 am-11:33 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$286

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

12:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:00 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$289

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 December 17, 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 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 December 17, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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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, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 4h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 33m. 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 $250 and $308 round-trip. Southwest is priced at 53% 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 $577, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $269. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $269 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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$250Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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