O'Hare Intl

$125+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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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 March 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/11:02 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
ORD
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SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:30 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Fri 4/173:45 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/305:20 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:55 am
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:10 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sat 4/187:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/112:39 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Sun 5/102:00 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/165:20 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/203:45 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 5/75:50 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops10h 15m
Delta
Sun 5/102:00 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/174:11 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 4/207:05 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/115:50 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops11h 30m
Delta
Fri 5/157:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops10h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/812:57 pm
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops8h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2412:45 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Wed 10/287:15 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 4/185:45 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops11h 03m
Delta
Wed 4/227:35 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$296

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 March 15, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$493

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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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. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/8

5:50 am-8:14 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$267

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/8

2:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

6:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$295

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:45 am-6:48 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:35 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

$296

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

2:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

8:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$319

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/27

8:24 pm-7:16 am

1 stop8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

6:10 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 42m

$329

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

3:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$339

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

5:55 am-8:17 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

8:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$339
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/3

12:27 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

8:45 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$350

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

5:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops18h 05m

$390

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

5:50 am-8:14 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

11:07 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$398

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 March 15, 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 March 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 39m. 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $279 and $311 round-trip. Southwest is priced at 50% 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 $308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $249 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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