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$149+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SBP
févr. 25 — mars 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 février 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$149
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$922
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/58:09 amORD - SBP
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
sam. 4/123:22 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops12h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
mer. 4/167:40 amORD - SBP
1 stop12h 59mAlaska Airlines
mer. 4/237:14 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 4/86:00 amORD - SBP
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
ven. 4/114:30 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$333
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
ven. 5/165:55 pmORD - SBP
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
dim. 5/186:55 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$434

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo 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 février 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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San Luis Obispo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 4/5

8:09 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Luis Obispo County

sam. 4/12

3:22 pm-6:04 am

2 stops12h 42m

$294

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 4/16

7:40 am-6:39 pm

1 stop12h 59m

San Luis Obispo County

mer. 4/23

7:14 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 51m

$322

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/8

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Luis Obispo County

ven. 4/11

4:30 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

$333

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/16

5:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Luis Obispo County

dim. 5/18

6:55 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 16m

$434

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 4/9

6:56 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$149

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 4/9

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$162

ChicagoSan Luis Obispo

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/28

9:15 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$172

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Deals found on 2/19

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Chicago-San Luis Obispo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-San Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-San Luis Obispo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San Luis Obispo 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 Chicago-San Luis Obispo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 CHI to SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in San Luis Obispo by month

Plan your trip to San Luis Obispo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Luis Obispo by month

Plan your trip to San Luis Obispo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, 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 66.2 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 San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. 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 into for flights to San Luis Obispo from Chicago?

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP), located 3.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. 2 airlines have flights to County from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo round-trip from $322. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $333, and United Airlines, from $434. Alaska Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Luis Obispo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $149 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $162 and American Airlines from $172 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San Luis Obispo 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 to San Luis Obispo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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