$119+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare IntlExplore 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 January 29, 2026.
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 January 29, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/2412:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Wed 4/17:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/28![Delta logo]()
$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/2412:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 3/316:15 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/28![Delta logo]()
$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/214:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/246:10 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28![American Airlines logo]()
$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/212:32 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 5/98:55 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/57:07 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/128:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$270
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:07 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/16:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop14h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1112:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 2/155:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27![American Airlines logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/68:31 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/118:45 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/285:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 3/87:40 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26![United Airlines logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/71:02 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 3/147:40 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/128:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$293
Find 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $237 (Delta) |
One-way from | $119 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $343 |
Good round-trip deal | $324 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
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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 January 29, 2026.
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
Tue 3/24
12:40 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/28
5:00 pm-9:54 pm
1 stop6h 54m
$237
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/24
12:40 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
7:20 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$237
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/2
12:32 pm-6:32 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/9
8:55 am-11:25 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$269
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 2/11
12:26 pm-9:07 pm
1 stop6h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/15
5:00 am-11:48 am
1 stop8h 48m
$277
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/5
6:15 am-2:23 pm
1 stop6h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/12
8:55 am-11:25 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$279
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 4/17
12:15 pm-6:15 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/26
8:03 pm-12:36 am
1 stop6h 33m
$279
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/1
12:32 pm-6:32 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/8
2:20 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop8h 43m
$279
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/18
5:00 am-2:52 pm
1 stop7h 52m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/26
8:03 pm-12:36 am
1 stop6h 33m
$285
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Mon 4/6
8:31 pm-7:07 am
1 stop8h 36m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/11
8:03 pm-12:36 am
1 stop6h 33m
$289
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/7
1:02 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop8h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/14
7:40 pm-12:39 am
1 stop6h 59m
$289
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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 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 January 29, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.
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 January 29, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$218 | Average$474 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$455 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$526 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |