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$138+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Illinois

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SBA — ORD
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$138
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$319

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 June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/275:50 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 9/25:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/30$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/165:01 amSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/237:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/271:01 pmSBA - STL
2 stops8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:26 amSTL - SBA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/1612:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Sat 8/235:45 amORD - SBA
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/29$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/161:01 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2310:25 amORD - SBA
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/37:39 pmSBA - STL
1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop14h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:40 amSBA - STL
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/83:55 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$325
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 11/77:19 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/112:00 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/28$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/275:30 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/33:20 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/27$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/157:30 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/188:42 pmORD - SBA
1 stop15h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:20 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Sun 8/177:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1712:12 pmSBA - PIA
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:54 amPIA - SBA
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$423

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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 BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

5:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/2

5:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$279

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

12:40 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 09m

$285

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

1:01 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/2

6:26 am-4:09 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$289

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

1:01 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

10:25 am-6:08 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$295

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

5:01 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

7:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$302

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

7:39 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$314

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

5:40 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

3:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$325

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

7:19 pm-6:22 am

1 stop9h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

2:00 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$329

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

5:30 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

3:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$374

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/14

11:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$385

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/28

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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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,529 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 ($138), Delta ($148), and American Airlines ($215).

  • 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 $285.

  • 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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