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$137+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Illinois

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SBA — ORD
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$283

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 August 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:30 amSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/97:19 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$299
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/1310:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop10h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/12$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:22 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/911:54 amORD - SBA
2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 12/106:32 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/138:05 amORD - SBA
2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/166:00 amSBA - STL
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/261:40 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/71:13 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:36 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/115:10 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/75:01 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Tue 11/1111:19 amORD - SBA
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/13$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/105:01 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sat 10/186:50 amSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 8/13$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/1012:28 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/189:43 amSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/268:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:15 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/291:01 pmSBA - PIA
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/23:55 pmPIA - SBA
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$394

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:19 am-2:39 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$299

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

5:45 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

2:05 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop28h 47m

$303

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

5:45 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

10:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$303

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

12:22 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

11:54 am-6:39 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$309

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

1:16 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

8:05 am-3:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$309

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/26

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$315

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

5:01 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/18

6:50 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 08m

$331

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/6

4:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/9

2:29 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$331

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

12:28 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/18

8:49 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$336

Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/29

1:01 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Greater Peoria

Tue 9/2

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$394

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/12

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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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 ($137), Hawaiian Airlines ($141), and Delta ($142).

  • 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 - Moline Quad-City.

  • 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 $299.

  • 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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