How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 14m. There are 1798 mi between Chicago and Santa Barbara. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Southwest, at $312, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $142. American Airlines flights start at $156 while deals on United Airlines start at $178 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $341, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara), is priced around $279.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago?

For a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $396 and $555 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $269 on Alaska Airlines (Jan 21-Feb 2).

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

Wed 12/243:42 pmORD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$339

Thu 12/256:32 pmORD - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$382

Wed 12/313:42 pmORD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:33 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$388

Tue 12/2312:45 pmORD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$389

Tue 12/236:15 amORD - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:33 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$404

Wed 12/245:05 pmORD - SBA

2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$408

Thu 12/187:06 amORD - SBA

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$424

Wed 12/243:42 pmORD - SBA

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$429

Mon 12/151:01 pmORD - SBA

1 stop9h 33mDelta

Thu 12/1812:39 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$449

Wed 12/178:50 amORD - SBA

2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/181:20 pmSBA - ORD

2 stops7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$459

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

Wed 4/110:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/67:15 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Mon 3/166:59 pmORD - SBA

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Mon 3/2312:35 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$289

Fri 1/233:59 pmORD - SBA

1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/252:17 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Fri 1/238:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/302:45 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop21h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$289

Thu 1/812:00 pmORD - SBA

1 stop10h 56mDelta

Thu 1/151:10 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$289

Thu 1/151:00 pmORD - SBA

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Mon 3/25:29 pmORD - SBA

1 stop22h 18mAlaska Airlines

Thu 3/52:38 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop19h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$289

Fri 5/294:17 pmORD - SBA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/15:00 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$289

Sat 1/318:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/32:45 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop21h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$296

Mon 3/25:29 pmORD - SBA

2 stops28h 22mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/77:21 amSBA - ORD

1 stop26h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$301

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
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Thu 1/17:25 amORD - SBA

1 stop6h 40mDelta

Tue 1/65:40 amSBA - ORD

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$270

Sun 1/45:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/304:50 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$314

Thu 1/812:00 pmORD - SBA

1 stop10h 56mDelta

Thu 1/151:10 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$289

Wed 1/213:35 pmORD - SBA

1 stop24h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/27:20 amSBA - ORD

1 stop27h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$269

Wed 1/2110:19 amORD - SBA

2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/24:35 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$275

Wed 1/217:30 amORD - SBA

2 stops10h 46mDelta

Mon 2/24:59 pmSBA - ORD

2 stops15h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$311

Thu 1/225:05 amORD - SBA

2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/254:35 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$319

Fri 1/236:06 pmORD - SBA

2 stops27h 41mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/302:45 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop21h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$301

Fri 1/305:05 amORD - SBA

2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/312:26 pmSBA - ORD

2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$305

Sat 1/318:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/32:45 pmSBA - ORD

1 stop21h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$296

One-way flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

Thu 2/52:06 pmORD - SBA

1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$144

Mon 1/195:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$145

Tue 3/313:59 pmORD - SBA

2 stops10h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$150

Thu 2/55:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$170

Thu 2/52:15 pmORD - SBA

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$202

Sun 3/12:15 pmORD - SBA

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$215

Mon 1/196:06 pmORD - SBA

2 stops27h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$222

Tue 12/1610:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$224

Tue 12/165:00 amORD - SBA

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$225

Fri 3/277:20 amORD - SBA

2 stops10h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$228

Tue 12/1610:45 amORD - SBA

2 stops11h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$230

Wed 12/247:06 amORD - SBA

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$270

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$269 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$144 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$442
Good round-trip deal	$269 or less

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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

10:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

7:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

6:59 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

12:35 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

3:59 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

2:17 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

12:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

1:10 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

1:00 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:06 pm-5:15 am

1 stop9h 09m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

5:29 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

2:38 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

4:17 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

5:00 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

$289

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$296

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

5:29 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops28h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

7:21 am-12:11 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$301

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 CHI to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $426.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago?
For a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 14m. There are 1798 mi between Chicago and Santa Barbara. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Southwest, at $312, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $142. American Airlines flights start at $156 while deals on United Airlines start at $178 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara? While on average our users pay $341, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara), is priced around $279.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santa Barbara 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 Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$312	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$317	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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