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$164+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$279

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois
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 September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/712:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 11/117:47 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/16$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/148:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/212:53 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:45 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/297:23 amSBA - ORD
1 stop19h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/315:53 pmORD - SBA
1 stop27h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/218:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:00 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/287:44 pmSBA - STL
1 stop17h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/87:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop13h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/157:23 amSBA - ORD
1 stop19h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1910:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop10h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/1512:37 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Wed 11/197:47 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/17$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/285:01 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sat 11/86:00 amSTL - SBA
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/15$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:05 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/273:22 pmORD - SBA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/146:50 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/197:10 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:06 pmSBA - STL
2 stops8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/811:35 amSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$358

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

12:40 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:47 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$327

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

2:53 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$332

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

4:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-11:34 am

1 stop6h 49m

$337

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

8:40 pm-5:13 am

1 stop6h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

6:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$343

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

7:44 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop17h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$347

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

7:23 am-5:01 am

1 stop19h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$347

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

12:37 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

7:47 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$352

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

5:01 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$353

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

1:06 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/7

2:29 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$358

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/5

6:05 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/7

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$358

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 17, 2025.

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.

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 September 17, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Illinois in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 03m. There are 1798 mi between Santa Barbara and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois are United Airlines ($164), Hawaiian Airlines ($168), and American Airlines ($169).

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Illinois are Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Santa Barbara - Lambert-St Louis and Santa Barbara - Bloomington-Normal.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois? While on average our users pay $219, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $169. The most popular route (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $327.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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