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$197+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in November or May, 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$516

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/267:29 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/272:07 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2612:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Wed 8/277:15 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/28$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/261:01 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2710:25 amORD - SBA
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$329
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:44 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/112:05 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 10/88:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/106:26 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2111:20 amSBA - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/266:15 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$386

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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 July 29, 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 8/26

7:29 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

2:07 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$318

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

7:15 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$322

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

1:01 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

10:25 am-6:08 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$329

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

7:44 pm-6:22 am

1 stop8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

2:05 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$346

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

6:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$368

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

11:20 am-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$386

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

7:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

$197

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/17

1:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$198

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

7:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

$201

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

6:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$219

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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

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 July 25, 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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $318 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $322 and $329 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 33% 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 $197 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $198 and Hawaiian Airlines from $201 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 $318 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, 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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