$133+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CHI
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 March 6, 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 March 6, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/297:07 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/28:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops10h 28m
Delta
Wed 4/227:35 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:50 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops13h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/77:10 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$275
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/247:07 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/288:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/292:30 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 5/28:55 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:30 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:15 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops13h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6![Southwest logo]()
$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3112:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Fri 4/37:10 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/216:17 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop10h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/253:52 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Sat 4/187:35 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/244:11 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 4/268:03 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:30 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/12:40 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$290
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 March 6, 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 March 6, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3112:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 4/77:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/58:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 5/231:58 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:10 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:20 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Sun 4/264:50 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 3/312:16 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 4/78:45 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/177:25 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop27h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/207:59 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops25h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 5/112:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:40 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$369
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated March 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated March 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/111:55 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Sun 3/154:50 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$511
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/112:38 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop19h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/147:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$538
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops12h 04m
Delta
Sat 3/145:00 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/1112:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops8h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 3/142:58 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3![American Airlines logo]()
$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/1212:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Thu 3/196:10 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3![American Airlines logo]()
$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/125:20 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Thu 3/193:05 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/125:20 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Sun 3/156:20 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/1![Southwest logo]()
$606
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/152:10 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 3/216:20 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$579
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 March 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 6, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$133
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:50 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops13h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$138
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:30 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:20 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2![Southwest logo]()
$145
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/145:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/4![Delta logo]()
$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/112:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/4![Delta logo]()
$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 7/712:45 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/4![Delta logo]()
$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:00 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops15h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/64:30 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops18h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3![Southwest logo]()
$161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 8/212:27 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:45 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$170
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 March 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $265 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $133 (Delta) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $380 |
Good round-trip deal | $321 or less |
Good one-way deal | $164 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/31
12:40 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/7
7:20 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$265
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/1
6:00 am-7:03 pm
1 stop11h 03m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/5
8:50 am-2:16 pm
1 stop7h 26m
$285
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sat 5/23
1:58 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop7h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/27
6:10 am-11:52 am
1 stop7h 42m
$309
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 4/24
5:20 am-3:00 pm
2 stops7h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/26
4:50 pm-12:05 am
1 stop9h 15m
$360
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/31
2:16 pm-12:59 am
1 stop8h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/7
8:45 am-11:13 am
Nonstop4h 28m
$369
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 5/1
12:37 pm-6:37 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/5
8:40 am-3:34 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$369
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 4/17
7:25 am-1:13 pm
1 stop27h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/20
7:59 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops25h 56m
$400
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/31
12:40 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 54m
$133
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/7
5:30 am-1:55 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$143
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Mon 3/30
4:11 pm-12:59 am
1 stop6h 48m
$179
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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 March.
| 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.
Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
SBA-CHI
SBA-ORD
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago
SBA-CHI
SBA-ORD
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 March 6, 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.
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.
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 March 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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