O'Hare Intl

$143+ 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$478

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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. 18% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/52:00 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/66:22 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/123:09 pmORD - SBA
1 stop21h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/71:01 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/128:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/74:50 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Tue 8/121:30 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/12$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:30 amSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Thu 10/166:15 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$401

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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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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

2:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

6:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$285

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/4

7:30 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

3:09 pm-10:32 am

1 stop21h 23m

$289

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

1:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

8:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$291

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

4:50 pm-7:49 am

2 stops12h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

7:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 09m

$296

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

5:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

6:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$401

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/5

4:41 pm-12:48 am

1 stop6h 07m

$143

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

7:29 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 34m

$189

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

6:25 pm-9:36 am

2 stops13h 11m

$199

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

4:50 pm-7:49 am

2 stops12h 59m

$200

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/24

7:28 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 12m

$213

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $289 and $291 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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 $143 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $189 and United Airlines from $199 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 $285 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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    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, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$408Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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