Cheap flights from Illinois to Los Angeles from $162

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Illinois, with most prices found around $393. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of August, then departing from Illinois during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $394.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santa Barbara is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $424. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday 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 $576.

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

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 $481 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 $345 on momondo.

There are 4 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.

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Santa Barbara flight.

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Santa Barbara

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Illinois to Santa Barbara. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Illinois you fly out of and what airport in Santa Barbara you fly into. For example, flying from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 21m on average. On the other hand, flying from Peoria to Los Angeles takes 6h 30m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.