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$153+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:10 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Tue 12/171:40 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/20$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/165:00 amORD - SBA
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:50 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/166:50 amORD - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/3011:55 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$391
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:00 amORD - SBA
3 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/1810:55 amSBA - ORD
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/96:32 amORD - SBA
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/137:05 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop26h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/57:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/125:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$436
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/77:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop13h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/1110:54 amSBA - STL
2 stops35h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/77:20 amSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Wed 12/115:50 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/21$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/166:45 amPIA - SBA
2 stops13h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/191:10 pmSBA - PIA
2 stops20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/166:26 amPIA - SBA
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/194:25 pmSBA - PIA
2 stops19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$715

Find flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

1:15 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$306

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

7:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/11

7:15 am-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$306

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

4:05 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/4

7:27 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$315

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/1

10:49 am-6:18 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/5

9:59 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$326

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/24

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/27

10:08 am-7:33 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$342

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

2:49 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

12:56 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$344

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

5:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/9

12:24 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$346

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

1:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/19

12:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$376

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/16

5:45 am-4:35 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

6:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$386

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/8

4:36 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$411

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 IL to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 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 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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines from Illinois to Santa Barbara have to say. 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
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from Illinois. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    $153 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $228 and $243, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Santa Barbara or Dubuque - Santa Barbara, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Illinois to Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Santa Barbara (average of $350). Flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 Illinois to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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