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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois from $141

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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:10 pm
SBA
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ORD
27h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:53 pm
ORD
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SBA
24h 18m1 stop
$250Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 12:23 am
SBA
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ORD
5h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:46 am
ORD
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SBA
8h 46m1 stop
$251American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
8:45 am - 7:35 pm
SBA
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ORD
8h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 4:16 pm
ORD
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SBA
11h 11m2 stops
$256Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 5:54 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 14m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 4:16 pm
ORD
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SBA
12h 46m2 stops
$261Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 2:38 pm
SBA
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ORD
21h 53m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:53 pm
ORD
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SBA
24h 18m1 stop
$269Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 11:25 pm
SBA
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ORD
8h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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SBA
8h 50m1 stop
$270American Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:50 pm
SBA
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ORD
7h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:00 pm
ORD
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SBA
7h 35m1 stop
$284United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 8:47 pm
SBA
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PIA
5h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 1:15 pm
PIA
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SBA
6h 40m1 stop
$399United Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 1:35 pm
SBA
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STL
5h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 10:35 pm
STL
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SBA
7h 00m1 stop
$439Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 19
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:25 pm
SBA
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STL
8h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 12:05 am
STL
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SBA
7h 30m1 stop
$444Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 19

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois

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Alaska Airlines
Jan 17
SBA7:20 amSanta Barbara
27h 50m
1 stop
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 24
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 18m
1 stop
SBA1:53 pmSanta Barbara
$250
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 23
SBA2:45 pmSanta Barbara
21h 53m
1 stop
ORD2:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 27
ORD2:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 41m
1 stop
SBA7:47 pmSanta Barbara
$269
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 17
SBA2:45 pmSanta Barbara
24h 25m
1 stop
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 20
ORD2:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 41m
1 stop
SBA7:47 pmSanta Barbara
$296
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Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Illinois flight tickets
Delta
Jan 17
SBA8:45 amSanta Barbara
8h 50m
1 stop
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 24
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 11m
2 stops
SBA4:16 pmSanta Barbara
$256
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Delta
Jan 17
SBA5:40 amSanta Barbara
10h 14m
2 stops
ORD5:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 24
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 46m
2 stops
SBA4:16 pmSanta Barbara
$261
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Delta
Jan 9
SBA1:10 pmSanta Barbara
6h 42m
1 stop
ORD9:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 13
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 56m
1 stop
SBA12:16 pmSanta Barbara
$339
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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 December 26, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

3:35 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$250

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

4:35 pm-12:23 am

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 46m

$251

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

7:05 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$256

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

5:40 am-5:54 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

5:30 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$261

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

2:45 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

3:35 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$269

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

12:41 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

$270

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$284

Santa BarbaraPeoria

SBA - PIA

SBAPIA

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:59 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Greater Peoria

Tue 1/27

8:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$399

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

6:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$439

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

5:20 am-3:25 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

6:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$444

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $288, 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 January, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $369.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $511. Flights from Santa Barbara to Illinois on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $577. 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 morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $577.

What is the cheapest Santa Barbara to Illinois flight route?

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

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Best Price Found

$359

Fastest flight time

4h 00m

Direct flights

Wed and Sun

Airports in Illinois

98 airports
The best flight deal from Santa Barbara to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $359
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Illinois takes 4h 00m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Illinois on Wednesday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Santa Barbara there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
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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.

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

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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,258 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,018 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,116 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $344Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,068 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Santa Barbara which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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