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$157+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

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 31, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/87:20 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/278:17 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$313
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop15h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/312:18 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop11h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$323
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/98:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop12h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2912:41 pm
SBA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/98:49 am
ORD
-
SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/2712:33 pm
SBA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$349
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:26 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/127:20 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$351
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 10/66:08 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/72:21 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop11h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$353

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 July 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Expedia)

One-way from

$157
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 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 July 31, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/2

2:38 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

7:56 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop29h 47m

$343

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

5:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

10:04 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$345

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/5

5:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:49 am-11:31 am

Nonstop4h 42m

$345

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:49 am-11:31 am

Nonstop4h 42m

$345

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

8:49 am-11:31 am

Nonstop4h 42m

$349
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

12:33 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

3:00 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$349

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

6:52 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

2:21 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop25h 24m

$351

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/28

2:17 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

6:01 am-2:47 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$359

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

9:45 am-8:29 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

6:59 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 46m

$364

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

1:42 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop21h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

6:01 am-2:47 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$364

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $289). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 31, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $429 and $719 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $303 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 2-Sep 8).

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 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,852 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 4h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 02m. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $346. United Airlines is priced at 33% 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 $454, 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 $339 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $289). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 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 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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