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$170+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$495

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/244:25 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 4/175:45 amSBA - ORD
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Tue 4/229:30 amORD - SBA
2 stops13h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/3$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 4/103:35 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sun 4/134:25 pmORD - SBA
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/1$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 9/117:15 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop15h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/155:10 pmORD - SBA
1 stop20h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 7/106:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/216:25 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$422

Find flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl 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 3, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

4:25 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$339

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

5:45 am-6:49 pm

2 stops11h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

9:30 am-8:41 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$349

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/10

3:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

4:25 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 45m

$408

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/10

6:40 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

6:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$422

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/7

7:28 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$585

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

1:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$170

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

7:24 pm-5:13 am

1 stop7h 49m

$192

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:45 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

$206

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/23

5:45 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

$213

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

3:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$234

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Santa Barbara-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 SBA to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Santa Barbara. Booking flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 3 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $339 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $349 and $408 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $192 and Alaska Airlines from $206 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $219, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $339 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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