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$161+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — CHI
feb. 11 — feb. 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Chicago (CHI). 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 febrero 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$733
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Luis Obispo County-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Luis Obispo County-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From San Luis Obispo County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 6, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
mié. 3/57:20 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 3/85:56 pmORD - SBP
1 stop25h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
dom. 3/92:15 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
sáb. 3/157:00 amORD - SBP
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/6$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
vie. 4/47:09 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/66:00 amORD - SBP
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/6$427

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San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

mié. 3/5

7:20 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/8

5:56 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$322

San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

dom. 3/9

2:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/15

7:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

$343

San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

vie. 4/4

7:09 pm-5:16 am

1 stop8h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/6

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$427

San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

mié. 5/7

7:14 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 51m

$161

San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

sáb. 4/26

7:09 pm-5:16 am

1 stop8h 07m

$162

San Luis ObispoChicago

SBP - ORD

SBPORD

San Luis Obispo County

mié. 5/7

6:55 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 16m

$207

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Deals found on 2/4

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 San Luis Obispo-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Chicago 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 San Luis Obispo-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 SBP to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Luis Obispo to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated febrero 6, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Luis Obispo to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo to Chicago. 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 San Luis Obispo to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from San Luis Obispo, you will be flying from County, which is the city’s only airport. San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is located 3.3 mi from the center of San Luis Obispo. There are 0 flights from County to Chicago per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Chicago round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $322, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Luis Obispo to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $161. American Airlines flights start at $162 while deals on United Airlines start at $207 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Chicago 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 San Luis Obispo to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 San Luis Obispo to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago. 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 febrero 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$427Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$463Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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