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$170+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Illinois

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ORD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

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February

Average price

$354

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/54:25 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/86:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/178:45 amSBA - ORD
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Sun 4/207:25 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/26$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 10/247:15 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop26h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/82:00 pmORD - SBA
1 stop30h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/117:01 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/158:55 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/166:45 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/98:45 amORD - SBA
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/512:20 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Thu 5/86:15 amORD - SBA
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/1512:37 pmSBA - PIA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/166:33 amPIA - SBA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$627
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:09 amSBA - ORD
1 stop9h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 7/2710:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop10h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$730
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:39 pmSBA - STL
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:10 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$981
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:20 amSBA - PIA
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/165:21 pmPIA - SBA
3 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,234
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/296:27 pmSBA - STL
2 stops26h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/26:52 amSTL - SBA
2 stops12h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,270

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

4:25 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$333

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

8:45 am-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

7:25 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$345

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

7:23 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

7:40 am-6:29 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$429

Santa BarbaraMoline

SBA - MLI

SBAMLI

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/11

7:01 pm-10:12 am

2 stops13h 11m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/15

8:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$434

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/16

6:45 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/9

8:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$442

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

12:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-2:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$455

Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

12:37 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/16

6:33 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 14m

$627

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/25

11:09 am-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

10:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$730

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:39 pm-5:03 am

1 stop8h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/2

7:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$981

Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

6:20 am-9:33 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/16

5:21 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops29h 44m

$1,234

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Illinois. 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
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois are Delta ($170), Hawaiian Airlines ($189), and United Airlines ($214).

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Illinois are Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Santa Barbara - Lambert-St Louis and Santa Barbara - Moline Quad-City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois? While on average our users pay $219, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $169. The most popular route (Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $333.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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