Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
The best prices from Chicago to Santa Barbara are usually found in February or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
All the information you need to plan the best CHI to SBA flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.
CHI - SBA Price | $340 - $606 |
|---|---|
SBA Temperature | 51.8 - 62.6 °F |
SBA Rainfall | 0 - 3.5 inches |
| Popular in | May | High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop |
| Average price | $543 | Average for round-trip flights in December 2022 |
| Round-trip from | $340 | From Chicago (CHI) to Santa Barbara |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara at least 53 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 53 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for as little as $350 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $448 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $307 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $97. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara (CHI - SBA)?
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara in December, January 2022
The best prices found for CHI to SBA flights for December, January
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12h 22mAlaska Airlines
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21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Chicago to Santa Barbara 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago found for this year
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7h 31mSanta Barbara
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9h 31mAmerican Airlines
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6h 34mMultiple Airlines
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27h 49mSanta Barbara
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9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
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21h 24mSanta Barbara
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8h 53mUnited Airlines
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17h 01mSanta Barbara
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12h 48mUnited Airlines
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10h 09mSanta Barbara
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20h 32mUnited Airlines
Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
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12h 22mAlaska Airlines
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18h 55mAlaska Airlines
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12h 22mAlaska Airlines
Last minute flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
Late deals on return flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago, departing today and this week
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5h 40mMultiple Airlines
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5h 40mAmerican Airlines
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20h 08mUnited Airlines
One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago
The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara
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27h 40mMultiple Airlines
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21h 29mAlaska Airlines
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Santa Barbara flights.
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. 4 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Chicago on a regular basis.
Which airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $264, but on average you can expect to pay $287.
Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Santa Barbara for under $500?
There are currently 8+ open flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $500.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Alaska Airlines, at $264, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 46% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. United Airlines flights start at $152 while deals on American Airlines start at $227 one-way.
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, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
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 $658, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $381. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara), is priced around $275.