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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois from $153

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American Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 10:49 pmSBA-PIA
8h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 6:39 pmPIA-SBA
12h 20m2 stops
$294American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 10:49 pmSBA-PIA
7h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 6:39 pmPIA-SBA
12h 20m2 stops
$299American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 5
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 7:03 amSBA-ORD
9h 24m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:49 pmORD-SBA
7h 42m1 stop
$306Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 9:00 pmSBA-ORD
6h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 4:07 pmORD-SBA
11h 02m2 stops
$312Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 6:22 amSBA-ORD
8h 38m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 7:52 pmORD-SBA
7h 47m1 stop
$316Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 2:25 pmSBA-ORD
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 10:25 pmORD-SBA
7h 00m1 stop
$317Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 8:29 amSBA-ORD
13h 24m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:19 am - 8:14 pmORD-SBA
10h 55m1 stop
$322Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 11:12 pmSBA-ORD
7h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:59 pmORD-SBA
7h 34m1 stop
$327United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:58 pmSBA-STL
5h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 9:05 pmSTL-SBA
6h 15m1 stop
$328United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 18
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 11:10 pmSBA-STL
6h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:50 pmSTL-SBA
9h 25m2 stops
$332Southwest
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Illinois flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Nov 5
SBA7:44 pmSanta Barbara
17h 34m
1 stop
STL3:18 pmLambert-St Louis
Nov 8
STL7:00 amLambert-St Louis
13h 56m
1 stop
SBA6:56 pmSanta Barbara
$326
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 29
SBA7:39 pmSanta Barbara
17h 00m
1 stop
STL2:39 pmLambert-St Louis
Oct 4
STL3:57 pmLambert-St Louis
21h 32m
1 stop
SBA11:29 amSanta Barbara
$336
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 15
SBA5:20 pmSanta Barbara
9h 41m
1 stop
ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 22
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 41m
1 stop
SBA6:41 pmSanta Barbara
$346
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Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Illinois flight tickets
Delta
Sep 3
SBA12:40 pmSanta Barbara
6h 20m
1 stop
ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 9
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 02m
2 stops
SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara
$312
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Delta
Nov 7
SBA5:05 pmSanta Barbara
13h 24m
2 stops
ORD8:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD11:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
SBA8:14 pmSanta Barbara
$322
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Delta
Aug 19
SBA12:40 pmSanta Barbara
7h 24m
1 stop
ORD10:04 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 23
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 09m
1 stop
SBA11:54 amSanta Barbara
$326
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/29

12:12 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Greater Peoria

Fri 9/5

8:19 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$294

Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/29

1:01 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops7h 48m

Greater Peoria

Fri 9/5

8:19 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$299

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

7:39 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

2:07 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$306

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/3

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:05 am-4:07 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$312

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

7:44 pm-6:22 am

1 stop8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

2:05 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$316

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

5:40 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

5:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$317

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

5:05 pm-8:29 am

2 stops13h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:19 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$322

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

2:09 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$327

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/18

4:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$328

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/5

2:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/8

5:25 am-12:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$332

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Santa Barbara is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $369, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of June, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $378.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Barbara to Illinois is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $416. Flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $550. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the evening. Flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois during this time can be as low as $431. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $466.

What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Illinois flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Santa Barbara when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $476 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Santa Barbara for as low as $308 on momondo.

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

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

Cheap Santa Barbara to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$153

Fastest flight time

5h 19m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Illinois

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Illinois from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $153. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $294.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois takes 5h 19m
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Santa Barbara Airport - Lambert-St Louis Airport, Santa Barbara Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Santa Barbara Airport - Greater Peoria Airport.
There are 3 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Greater Peoria (PIA), Lambert-St Louis (STL)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Illinois?

    Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Illinois.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Illinois

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Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $215Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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