$155+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CHI
Aug 22 — Aug 291
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 July 23, 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 July 23, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/203:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/238:17 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/171:42 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/208:17 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/127:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/2512:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/98:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/195:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 8/258:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/2512:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 9/123:56 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1912:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 8/255:00 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$340
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/23:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop25h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/68:17 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/25:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 9/83:00 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/176:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop15h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/207:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$346
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/108:00 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops17h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$348
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 July 23, 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 July 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/1112:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 9/138:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 12/37:28 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/82:54 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 10/2212:43 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Sun 10/257:35 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/19![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/912:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 12/128:50 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Thu 12/35:55 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops10h 45m
Delta
Tue 12/811:10 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops12h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/18![Delta logo]()
$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/156:08 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop10h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/197:16 pm
ORD
- SBA
2 stops20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/112:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop12h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/146:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/56:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop10h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/126:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/1112:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 9/158:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/512:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 8/124:20 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18![United Airlines logo]()
$474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/82:22 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/127:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop18h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/66:22 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 10/77:44 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop17h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$538
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/66:33 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$363
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/171:42 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/208:17 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/195:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 8/258:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1912:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 8/255:00 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$340
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/203:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/238:17 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop20h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/127:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/2512:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 9/128:49 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops19h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/259:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops8h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 9/91:59 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19![American Airlines logo]()
$354
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 July 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/141:42 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$155
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/229:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$166
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/33:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 9/63:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/111:42 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop21h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/187:24 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/69:45 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/1812:33 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19![United Airlines logo]()
$199
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/53:26 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops18h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$205
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 July 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $309 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $155 (Priceline) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $501 |
Good round-trip deal | $397 or less |
Good one-way deal | $287 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/11
12:33 pm-6:52 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/13
8:49 am-11:31 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$329
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
12:15 pm-6:35 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/12
8:50 am-11:38 am
Nonstop4h 48m
$339
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 12/3
7:28 pm-7:00 am
1 stop9h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/8
2:54 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop10h 18m
$349
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/22
12:43 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 10/25
7:35 am-11:53 am
1 stop6h 18m
$349
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 12/3
5:55 am-6:40 pm
2 stops10h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/8
11:10 am-10:05 pm
2 stops12h 55m
$359
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/15
6:08 am-6:53 pm
1 stop10h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/19
7:16 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops20h 29m
$365
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/11
2:39 pm-5:00 am
1 stop12h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 8/14
6:20 am-2:02 pm
1 stop9h 42m
$374
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 8/5
6:00 am-6:57 pm
1 stop10h 57m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/12
6:20 am-1:51 pm
1 stop9h 31m
$384
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/11
12:33 pm-6:52 pm
Nonstop4h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/15
8:49 am-11:31 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$429
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/8
2:22 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/12
7:20 am-11:47 pm
1 stop18h 27m
$451
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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 July.
| 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
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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 23, 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.
Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
The most flights from SBA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
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 33 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 July 23, 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.
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$288 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$587 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |