Santa Barbara

$128+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBA
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$423
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 12/245:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/301:20 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 11/285:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/31:07 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:26 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/218:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:50 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/14$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:15 pmORD - SBA
2 stops11h 34mDelta
Tue 12/3012:59 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/14$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:00 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:50 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 11/47:50 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 11/88:35 amSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/13$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/111:05 amORD - SBA
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Wed 11/1212:37 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/13$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:15 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Tue 11/412:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/14$357

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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

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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

6:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

6:42 pm-5:03 am

1 stop8h 21m

$257

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

4:27 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

6:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

$281

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

5:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

1:07 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$282

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:37 am-4:11 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

8:35 am-6:49 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$285

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

7:47 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

4:59 pm-8:45 am

2 stops13h 46m

$290

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

7:50 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

12:37 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$337

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

4:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

6:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

$338

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:26 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

12:37 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$348

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

7:45 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$351

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

2:05 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$179

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

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 $474). 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 September 14, 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.

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 September 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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 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.

  • 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 6h 38m. 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 $312. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $318, and American Airlines, from $334. These flights start at 34% 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 Hawaiian Airlines ($179), American Airlines ($180), and Southwest ($180).

  • 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 $474). 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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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