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$125+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBA
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/185:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 4/214:11 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/292:00 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Tue 6/212:35 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/2011:07 am
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 43m
Delta
Sat 5/305:50 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops12h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/155:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 4/291:02 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/1511:55 am
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 4/203:45 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/235:20 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/235:00 pm
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Mon 5/255:50 am
SBA
-
ORD
2 stops12h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/85:00 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Fri 5/157:13 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/28:50 am
ORD
-
SBA
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:07 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/83:07 pm
ORD
-
SBA
2 stops10h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 4/151:02 pm
SBA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$268

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:50 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

7:07 pm-6:40 am

1 stop9h 33m

$265

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

11:55 am-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

10:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$275

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:07 am-10:35 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

5:50 am-8:14 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$275

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-4:13 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

5:45 am-4:18 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$291

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

6:25 am-4:13 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

5:45 am-6:52 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$343

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

6:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

5:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$351

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

12:37 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$379
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-11:13 am

Nonstop4h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/21

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$379

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

3:57 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/16

1:58 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 01m

$399

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

2:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$409

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated March 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.1
Good
11,420 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara. 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 into for flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 26m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1798 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip from $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $269, and Southwest, from $312. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara are Delta ($92), American Airlines ($156), and United Airlines ($176).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On average you can expect to pay $321 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $269 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $247.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara. 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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