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Cheap flights from Illinois to Los Angeles from $141

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United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 1:51 pmORD-SBA
7h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:52 pm - 6:15 amSBA-ORD
9h 23m1 stop
$278United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 6:39 pmORD-SBA
6h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:22 pm - 7:24 amSBA-ORD
17h 02m1 stop
$279American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:41 pmORD-SBA
10h 41m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 7:03 amSBA-ORD
9h 24m1 stop
$282Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 8:08 pmSTL-SBA
8h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 1:33 pmSBA-STL
5h 43m1 stop
$283Delta
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-SBA
7h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 11:15 pmSBA-ORD
6h 43m1 stop
$283United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 8:08 pmSTL-SBA
8h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 8:14 amSBA-STL
13h 19m2 stops
$288Delta
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 8:08 pmORD-SBA
11h 03m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-ORD
6h 20m1 stop
$288Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 4:04 pmSTL-SBA
9h 14m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 6:22 pmSBA-STL
10h 17m2 stops
$293American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 9:05 pmORD-SBA
8h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:05 pmSBA-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
$330Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:45 pmORD-SBA
9h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 12:15 pmSBA-ORD
19h 20m2 stops
$357Southwest
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to Santa Barbara flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 10
ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 01m
1 stop
SBA1:51 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 10
SBA6:52 pmSanta Barbara
9h 23m
1 stop
ORD6:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$278
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United Airlines
Sep 3
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
SBA1:10 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 10
SBA2:32 pmSanta Barbara
6h 43m
1 stop
ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$283
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United Airlines
Sep 4
ORD7:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
SBA2:39 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 9
SBA5:30 amSanta Barbara
5h 45m
1 stop
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$299
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American Airlines flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Illinois to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 3
ORD2:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 16m
1 stop
SBA6:39 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 9
SBA12:22 pmSanta Barbara
17h 02m
1 stop
ORD7:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$279
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American Airlines
Sep 9
STL8:50 amLambert-St Louis
9h 14m
2 stops
SBA4:04 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 16
SBA6:05 amSanta Barbara
10h 17m
2 stops
STL6:22 pmLambert-St Louis
$293
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American Airlines
Sep 17
MLI11:20 amMoline Quad-City
9h 19m
2 stops
SBA6:39 pmSanta Barbara
Sep 24
SBA12:22 pmSanta Barbara
7h 10m
1 stop
MLI9:32 pmMoline Quad-City
$294
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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

8:50 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

6:52 pm-6:15 am

1 stop9h 23m

$278

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

2:23 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

12:22 pm-7:24 am

1 stop17h 02m

$279

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

10:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

7:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

$282

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/9

1:26 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

5:50 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$283

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

7:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

2:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$283

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/9

1:26 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

4:55 pm-8:14 am

2 stops13h 19m

$288

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-8:08 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$288

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/9

8:50 am-4:04 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

6:05 am-6:22 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$293

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

3:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$330

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

7:15 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

2:55 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$357

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Illinois, with most prices found around $387. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of January, then departing from Illinois during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $394.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $401. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Illinois because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $487.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Barbara is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Illinois to Santa Barbara in the morning for as low as $456. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $475 on average. Flights to Santa Barbara from Illinois in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Santa Barbara flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara for the best Illinois - Santa Barbara flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Barbara?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santa Barbara from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santa Barbara for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santa Barbara from Illinois for as low as $336 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Santa Barbara flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Santa Barbara flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Santa Barbara flights?

You could potentially save up to 67% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Santa Barbara flight.

Cheap Illinois to Santa Barbara flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to Santa Barbara

Best Price Found

$141

Fastest flight time

6h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $141. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $278.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Santa Barbara takes 6h 10m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Lambert-St Louis Airport - Santa Barbara Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Santa Barbara Airport and Moline Quad-City Airport - Santa Barbara Airport.
There is 1 airport near Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara (SBA)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $318Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,978 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $346Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,922 reviews
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