$177+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (CHI)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 11/106:00 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Wed 11/117:20 am -
1 stop18h 23m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Wed 11/46:00 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Sun 11/87:20 am -
1 stop8h 38m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:32 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Sat 9/195:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:32 pm -
1 stop9h 11m
Sun 10/45:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sun 8/306:33 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Sat 9/125:00 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Deal found 8/29![American Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/22:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Sat 12/510:26 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/122:22 pm -
1 stop21h 03m
Thu 10/152:21 pm -
1 stop11h 26m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Wed 10/73:59 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 10/115:00 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/151:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Mon 10/193:50 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am -
1 stop29h 22m
Sun 10/47:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$378
Best flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/22:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Sat 12/510:26 am -
Nonstop4h 53m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/36:52 pm -
1 stop8h 48m
Sun 10/47:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/312:32 pm -
2 stops8h 58m
Sun 10/45:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/31:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Sun 10/44:40 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 11/106:00 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Wed 11/117:20 am -
1 stop8h 38m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/241:53 pm -
Nonstop4h 15m
Tue 12/112:55 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/16:00 am -
2 stops22h 20m
Sun 10/47:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Wed 11/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 11/810:04 am -
Nonstop4h 50m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/11:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Sun 10/46:07 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Fri 10/161:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Mon 10/193:50 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:30 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 9/208:49 am -
Nonstop4h 42m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$494
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/412:20 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Fri 9/115:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:52 pm -
1 stop8h 32m
Fri 9/1111:00 am -
2 stops9h 58m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:32 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Sat 9/195:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/2412:25 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Sun 9/275:00 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am -
1 stop29h 22m
Sun 10/47:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$378
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Wed 9/306:00 am -
1 stop11h 21m
Wed 10/77:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/301:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Wed 10/710:05 am -
Nonstop4h 39m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:32 pm -
1 stop9h 11m
Sun 10/45:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Wed 10/73:59 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 10/115:00 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$363
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/122:22 pm -
1 stop21h 03m
Thu 10/152:21 pm -
1 stop11h 26m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/131:30 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 10/2011:00 am -
2 stops9h 15m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/151:46 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Mon 10/193:50 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$369
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/162:22 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 9/2112:32 pm -
1 stop7h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$182
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/13:26 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:45 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$192
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 12/316:00 am -
1 stop10h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Sun 9/276:00 am -
1 stop29h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$207
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/292:22 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 12/2212:40 pm -
1 stop9h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 12/212:17 pm -
Nonstop4h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 10/253:59 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$224
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:26 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$225
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 September 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $343 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $177 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $397 |
Good round-trip deal | $439 or less |
Good one-way deal | $241 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 10/16
1:30 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop8h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$177
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/21
12:32 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop7h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
12:35 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/1
3:26 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$190
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sun 9/27
6:00 am-1:22 pm
1 stop29h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$207
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
2:22 pm-5:40 am
2 stops13h 18m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$209
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/18
3:26 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$225
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 10/16
6:08 am-11:59 pm
2 stops15h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$247
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
6:00 am-10:47 pm
2 stops14h 47m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$298
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA Santa Barbara - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/19
1:46 pm-8:05 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago
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 Chicago in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-Chicago 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
SBA-CHI
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago (average of $343). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 September 3, 2026.
When flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to Chicago flights typically cost between $339 and $497 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $343 on Alaska Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 11).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Santa Barbara to Chicago on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $765.
What’s the fastest layover option from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 September 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Barbara to Chicago. 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$289 | Average$562 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |