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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago from $142

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Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 8:32 amSBA-ORD
13h 31m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:19 am - 8:14 pmORD-SBA
10h 55m1 stop
$314Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 11:15 pmSBA-ORD
6h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 8:54 pmORD-SBA
8h 01m1 stop
$317United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 8:32 amSBA-ORD
13h 31m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 8:14 pmORD-SBA
11h 39m2 stops
$319Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-ORD
8h 42m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 6:39 pmORD-SBA
9h 29m1 stop
$322American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 10:20 pmSBA-ORD
7h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:33 pmORD-SBA
7h 33m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 11:15 pmSBA-ORD
6h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 12:08 pmORD-SBA
6h 50m1 stop
$326United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 1
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 11:59 pmSBA-ORD
8h 42m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 4:04 pmORD-SBA
9h 39m2 stops
$327American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 6:22 amSBA-ORD
8h 38m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:56 pmORD-SBA
10h 56m1 stop
$328Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:25 pmSBA-ORD
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 11:35 amORD-SBA
6h 35m1 stop
$392Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 4:45 pmSBA-ORD
9h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 9:05 pmORD-SBA
10h 25m2 stops
$541Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2

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

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Nov 3
SBA5:01 pmSanta Barbara
13h 31m
2 stops
ORD8:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD11:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
SBA8:14 pmSanta Barbara
$314
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Delta
Nov 3
SBA5:01 pmSanta Barbara
13h 31m
2 stops
ORD8:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 39m
2 stops
SBA8:14 pmSanta Barbara
$319
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Delta
Nov 7
SBA5:01 pmSanta Barbara
13h 28m
2 stops
ORD8:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD8:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 19m
2 stops
SBA8:14 pmSanta Barbara
$333
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United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 10
SBA2:32 pmSanta Barbara
6h 43m
1 stop
ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 16
ORD2:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 01m
1 stop
SBA8:54 pmSanta Barbara
$317
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United Airlines
Sep 18
SBA2:32 pmSanta Barbara
6h 43m
1 stop
ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 1
ORD7:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 50m
1 stop
SBA12:08 pmSanta Barbara
$326
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United Airlines
Nov 3
SBA6:50 pmSanta Barbara
8h 10m
1 stop
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 44m
1 stop
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
$394
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 August 18, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/3

5:01 pm-8:32 am

2 stops13h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:19 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$314

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

2:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

2:53 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$317

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/3

5:01 pm-8:32 am

2 stops13h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

10:35 am-8:14 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$319

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

1:17 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

11:10 am-6:39 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$322

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

12:29 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$323

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/18

2:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

7:18 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$326

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

1:17 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-4:04 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$327

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

7:44 pm-6:22 am

1 stop8h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$328

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

$392

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/30

5:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$541

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $388.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $358. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Santa Barbara because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $455.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Santa Barbara in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $279 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $441. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

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

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

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

As of August 2025, prices for Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Best Price Found

$142

Fastest flight time

5h 43m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $142. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $314.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 5h 43m
There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Santa Barbara Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl is 1790.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 5h 43m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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

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Rating
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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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    United Airlines operates around 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $483, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from as low as $326 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,925 reviews.

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