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$150+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in August or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$539
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/116:27 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/107:20 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Tue 6/1712:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/29$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:28 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:24 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/238:45 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/266:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/46:15 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/122:10 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$400

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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 April 29, 2025.
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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O'Hare Intl

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/11

6:27 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 13m

$298

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

7:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/17

12:40 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$299

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

8:28 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

7:24 pm-5:13 am

1 stop7h 49m

$313

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

8:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:45 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 33m

$330

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

1:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops12h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$445

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

$150

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

10:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$156

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$157

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/29

9:50 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops28h 09m

$389

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

12:59 am-6:40 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$432

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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 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 April 25, 2025.

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 65 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 ORD to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,405 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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 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. 4 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • 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 $298. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $299, and American Airlines, from $313. These flights start at 35% 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 American Airlines ($150), Hawaiian Airlines ($156), and Delta ($157).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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