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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $112

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Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pm
ORD
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SBA
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:55 pm
SBA
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ORD
6h 25m
1 stop
$197Southwest
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:16 pm
ORD
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SBA
7h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:43 pm
SBA
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ORD
6h 50m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 12:00 pm
ORD
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SBA
6h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 9:18 pm
SBA
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ORD
6h 39m
1 stop
$237Delta
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 12:00 pm
ORD
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SBA
6h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 7:49 pm
SBA
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ORD
12h 04m
2 stops
$242Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 9:54 pm
ORD
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SBA
9h 57m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 6:00 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 15m
2 stops
$247Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:19 pm
ORD
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SBA
14h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 pm
SBA
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ORD
11h 03m
1 stop
$251Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:16 pm
ORD
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SBA
7h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:13 pm
SBA
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ORD
29h 13m
1 stop
$253Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:47 pm
ORD
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SBA
8h 47m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:39 am
SBA
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ORD
9h 19m
1 stop
$258Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:13 am
ORD
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SBA
4h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 6:32 pm
SBA
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ORD
4h 00mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:13 am
ORD
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SBA
4h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:52 pm
SBA
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ORD
7h 52m
1 stop
$265United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2

Delta flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

Our best Delta deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight tickets
Delta
Apr 11
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
SBA12:00 pmSanta Barbara
Apr 18
SBA12:39 pmSanta Barbara
6h 39m
1 stop
ORD9:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$237
Delta
Mar 10
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
SBA12:00 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 17
SBA5:45 amSanta Barbara
12h 04m
2 stops
ORD7:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$242
Delta
Mar 10
ORD1:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 57m
2 stops
SBA9:54 pmSanta Barbara
Mar 17
SBA5:45 amSanta Barbara
12h 04m
2 stops
ORD7:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$247

American Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight tickets
American Airlines
May 8
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 17m
1 stop
SBA12:17 pmSanta Barbara
May 10
SBA7:13 pmSanta Barbara
8h 08m
1 stop
ORD5:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$279
American Airlines
Mar 31
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 57m
1 stop
SBA11:57 amSanta Barbara
Apr 7
SBA4:11 pmSanta Barbara
6h 21m
1 stop
ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$281
American Airlines
May 29
ORD5:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 09m
1 stop
SBA9:59 pmSanta Barbara
Jun 2
SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD12:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$308

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ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$197

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

8:50 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

2:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$223

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

7:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

12:39 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$237

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

5:45 am-7:49 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$242

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

1:57 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

5:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$247

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop14h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$251

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:50 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$253

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

7:20 pm-6:39 am

1 stop9h 19m

$258

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-11:13 am

Nonstop4h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/3

12:32 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$259

ChicagoSanta Barbara

ORD - SBA

ORDSBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-11:13 am

Nonstop4h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$265

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with most prices found around $369. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of April, then departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $382.

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 Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $381. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $394.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 81% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara (ORD to SBA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$279

Fastest flight time

4h 28m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $279
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara takes 4h 28m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Santa Barbara. From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport there are direct flights to Santa Barbara (SBA).
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara by plane?

    The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl and Santa Barbara is about 1790.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 28m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara?

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Santa Barbara

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,279 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,284 reviews
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