$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Illinois
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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Mar 6 — Mar 131
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to IllinoisExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:10 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4![American Airlines logo]()
$197
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/258:50 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:38 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop21h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1110:02 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 2/225:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:21 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop27h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/63:54 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop23h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2212:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 4/258:45 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/244:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sat 3/285:00 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1812:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Sun 3/227:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2212:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Sat 4/257:15 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/302:53 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/36:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop14h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/264:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sat 3/285:00 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/276:55 pm
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/317:00 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$343
Best flights from Santa Barbara to IllinoisDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 6/1612:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 6/208:50 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/244:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/17:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1010:49 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4![American Airlines logo]()
$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/57:07 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/83:52 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop24h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2212:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 4/258:45 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1812:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Sun 3/227:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2212:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Sat 4/257:15 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 6/412:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 6/78:50 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/276:55 pm
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/317:00 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 7/212:37 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 7/138:50 am
ORD
- SBA
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/264:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/17:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/247:20 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop26h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/304:20 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop27h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/304:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Wed 4/17:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/1712:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Mon 4/207:15 am
ORD
- SBA
2 stops10h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/308:31 pm
SBA
- STL
2 stops12h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 4/12:40 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/254:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Tue 3/317:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/211:02 pm
SBA
- PIA
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 2/259:00 am
PIA
- SBA
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/254:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Thu 4/27:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 7/1812:55 pm
SBA
- MLI
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 7/197:20 am
MLI
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/255:00 am
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 4/19:10 am
STL
- SBA
2 stops14h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/286:42 pm
SBA
- PIA
2 stops13h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 3/49:00 am
PIA
- SBA
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/304:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Thu 4/27:15 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/255:00 am
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 4/26:05 pm
STL
- SBA
2 stops8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/255:00 am
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 3/308:54 am
STL
- SBA
2 stops10h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/141:02 pm
SBA
- MLI
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:49 am
MLI
- SBA
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/181:12 pm
SBA
- MLI
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 2/223:52 pm
MLI
- SBA
2 stops10h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 7/186:18 pm
SBA
- MLI
2 stops13h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 7/196:29 pm
MLI
- SBA
2 stops16h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$703
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1110:02 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 2/225:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:21 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop27h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/63:54 pm
ORD
- SBA
1 stop23h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/57:21 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop27h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$330
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:38 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop21h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/97:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/66:55 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 3/85:00 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:10 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4![American Airlines logo]()
$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1812:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Sun 3/227:20 am
ORD
- SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/244:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sat 3/285:00 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/244:41 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:12 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/246:55 pm
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 4/17:58 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/264:50 pm
SBA
- STL
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sat 3/285:00 pm
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/276:55 pm
SBA
- STL
2 stops11h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/317:00 am
STL
- SBA
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$343
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to IllinoisSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/124:41 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4![American Airlines logo]()
$99
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/34:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$103
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 4/272:53 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/16:00 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/1412:39 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$119
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/35:40 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops9h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$124
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1110:02 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/15:00 pm
SBA
- ORD
2 stops14h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/45:40 am
SBA
- ORD
2 stops10h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/1412:15 pm
SBA
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/1212:40 pm
SBA
- ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/77:21 am
SBA
- ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$182
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $223 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $99 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $279 |
Good round-trip deal | $321 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 6/16
12:37 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/20
8:50 am-11:30 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$269
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/22
12:15 pm-6:15 pm
Nonstop4h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/25
8:45 am-11:13 am
Nonstop4h 28m
$269
Santa BarbaraSt. Louis
SBA - STL
SBASTL
Santa Barbara
Tue 3/24
4:50 pm-12:21 am
1 stop5h 31m
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 4/1
7:15 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$277
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/18
12:40 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/22
7:20 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$278
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/22
12:39 pm-9:18 pm
1 stop6h 39m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/25
7:15 am-4:13 pm
2 stops10h 58m
$280
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Sat 3/7
4:40 pm-12:51 am
1 stop6h 11m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/10
10:49 am-6:15 pm
2 stops9h 26m
$283
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/5
7:07 pm-6:40 am
1 stop9h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/8
3:52 pm-2:16 pm
1 stop24h 24m
$293
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 6/4
12:37 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/7
8:50 am-11:30 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$299
Santa BarbaraChicago
SBA - ORD
SBAORD
Santa Barbara
Thu 7/2
12:37 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/13
8:50 am-11:30 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$303
Santa BarbaraSt. Louis
SBA - STL
SBASTL
Santa Barbara
Thu 3/26
4:50 pm-12:21 am
1 stop5h 31m
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 4/1
7:15 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$310
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 IL?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
When flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois, 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 Illinois
Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Illinois. 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 February 4, 2026.
The most flights from SBA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 Illinois?
Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$218 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$449 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$526 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |