You know where to go
Select an airport in the search form
You don't know where to go
See where you can go on your budget
Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Round-trip
Economy
Flight information for Santa Barbara to Chicago
(SBA to CHI)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago
| Best Price Found | $313 | The best flight deal from Santa Barbara to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $313 |
| Fastest flight time | 4h 0m | The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago takes 4h 0m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl. |
| Airports in Chicago | 3 airports | There are 3 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
October
The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Santa Barbara is October. Most expensive is March
What is the cheapest day to depart Santa Barbara for Chicago?
Thursday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Thursday. The most expensive is typically Sunday
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
in the evening
Santa Barbara to Chicago flights are approximately 21% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from Santa Barbara?
Frontier
Frontier, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Chicago
What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Chicago flight route?
Santa Barbara - Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Santa Barbara - Chicago flight prices
SBA
Santa Barbara
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
How far in advance should you book Santa Barbara to Chicago flights?
60 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago is approximately 60 days to departure
60
Days before departure
0
Easily compare round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago by changing tabs
American Airlines![American Airlines]()
May 23![American Airlines]()
Jun 5
8:58 amSanta Barbara
4h 26m
1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
10:14 amSanta Barbara
American Airlines![American Airlines]()
May 9![American Airlines]()
May 16
8:58 amSanta Barbara
4h 26m
1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
9:00 amSanta Barbara
Find the cheapest one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago
If you're looking for one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines
Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago with momondo
AirlineFree CancellationPrice
PriceFrom $100
Free Cancellation
PriceFrom $127
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: I appreciate the choice of snacks.
Cons: The coffee served on the flight was lukewarm.
1 / 9
PriceFrom $184
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Entertainment
Cons: The seat space/leg room is tiny. I found it impossible to fall asleep, being in the middle of a row of three with two "big" people in either side.
1 / 8
PriceFrom $214
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: It was meh....
Cons: I got no notification that the flight was going to be 1 hour earlier
1 / 6
Which airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Delta has implemented additional safety measures to accommodate travelers. When flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago, expect masks to be provided - they are required onboard. Aircrafts are also being cleaned thoroughly with enhanced products regularly. Additional policies include the installation of HEPA filters and pre-flight testing. Some airlines are even offering socially-distanced seating for a limited time. Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Are airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago are responding to the global pandemic. The following airlines may have a flexible cancellation policy to help accommodate travelers: United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta.