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$164+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$332
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$458

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
From Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/148:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/212:53 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$332
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:05 amORD - SBA
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:23 amSBA - ORD
1 stop19h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/315:53 pmORD - SBA
1 stop27h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/144:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:03 pmORD - SBA
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/218:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/254:25 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:40 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 18mDelta
Sat 10/251:26 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/15$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:26 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:59 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Wed 11/127:47 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/15$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/37:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 11/117:33 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/14$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:35 amSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Fri 10/3111:13 amORD - SBA
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/16$362

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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 September 16, 2025.
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

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

2:53 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$332

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

4:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-11:34 am

1 stop6h 49m

$337

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-6:24 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

10:05 am-6:41 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$337

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

6:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

3:55 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$343

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

6:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

7:10 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$355

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

7:37 am-4:11 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$356

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-6:24 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

10:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$359

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

1:20 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

1:28 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$360

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

12:40 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:33 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 24m

$360

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

6:48 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 14m

$164

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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 16, 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 29% 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 September 16, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 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 American Airlines, starting at $304 and $311 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 airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $164 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $168 and Delta from $169 one-way.

  • 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 $343 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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