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$187+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Alaska Airlines)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:48 amORD - SBA
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/26:50 pmSBA - ORD
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/237:05 pmORD - SBA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Tue 12/317:15 amSBA - ORD
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/16$646
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:20 pmORD - SBA
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/22:10 pmSBA - ORD
2 stops7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$647
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2312:15 pmORD - SBA
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/3110:55 amSBA - ORD
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$656
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/286:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/210:40 amSBA - STL
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$701
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/287:04 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/24:25 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$767
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/283:45 pmMLI - SBA
2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/307:03 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$843
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:50 amSTL - SBA
2 stops28h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/25:00 amSBA - STL
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,047

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

5:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

9:59 am-5:53 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$298

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

4:08 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

2:10 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$326

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/14

4:36 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

6:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$331

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/31

3:35 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop25h 38m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/7

4:19 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$336

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/9

6:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/14

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$351

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

2:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/11

7:15 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$351

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/9

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

7:23 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$360

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/18

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/25

7:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$366

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/12

2:27 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

6:32 am-4:14 pm

2 stops7h 42m

$367

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Mon 1/13

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

1:10 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$383

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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 $353). Flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska 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
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

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?

    $187 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $188 and $193, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Santa Barbara or Moline Quad-City - 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 $353). Flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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