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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago from $157

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago departing on 5/27. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
5:50 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 9:50 pm
ORD
-
SBA
9h 50m
2 stops
$247Delta
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 11:55 am
ORD
-
SBA
6h 10m
1 stop
$298Delta
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 11:55 pm
SBA
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ORD
5h 54m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:17 pm
ORD
-
SBA
8h 17m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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ORD
11h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 10:50 pm
ORD
-
SBA
8h 00m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:17 pm
ORD
-
SBA
8h 17m
1 stop
$313Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 6:20 am
SBA
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ORD
8h 55m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:17 pm
ORD
-
SBA
8h 17m
1 stop
$320Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:29 pm
ORD
-
SBA
7h 29m
1 stop
$326Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Sun, May 24
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12:37 pm - 6:37 pm
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ORD
4h 00mnonstop
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8:45 am - 11:25 am
ORD
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SBA
4h 40mnonstop
$329United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 pm
SBA
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ORD
10h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 2:02 pm
ORD
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SBA
20h 03m
1 stop
$331Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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4:01 pm - 1:14 pm
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ORD
19h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORD
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SBA
16h 55m
1 stop
$333Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3

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

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 23
SBA4:01 pmSanta Barbara
5h 54m
1 stop
ORD11:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 30
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 17m
1 stop
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
$303
Alaska Airlines
May 26
SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara
10h 50m
1 stop
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 2
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 17m
1 stop
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
$313
Alaska Airlines
May 18
SBA7:25 pmSanta Barbara
8h 55m
1 stop
ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 19
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 17m
1 stop
SBA3:17 pmSanta Barbara
$320

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
May 20
SBA12:37 pmSanta Barbara
4h 00m
ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 27
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 40m
SBA11:25 amSanta Barbara
$329
United Airlines
Aug 22
SBA5:00 amSanta Barbara
8h 00m
1 stop
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 25
ORD8:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 42m
SBA11:33 amSanta Barbara
$335
United Airlines
Aug 4
SBA12:27 pmSanta Barbara
4h 23m
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 8
ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
SBA11:44 pmSanta Barbara
$339

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Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$247

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

$298

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/23

4:01 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

9:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$303

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

5:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

4:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$309

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

9:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$313

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

7:25 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$320

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

9:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$326
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/20

12:37 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

8:45 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$329

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

7:59 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$331

Santa BarbaraChicago

SBA - ORD

SBAORD

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

4:01 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop19h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

9:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$333

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Santa Barbara and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

The month of March is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $346.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $365. 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 $438.

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 $290 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $481. 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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Can stopping save me money on Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

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

As of April 2026, prices for Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 128% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Best Price Found

$193

Fastest flight time

4h 00m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $193. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $346.
The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 00m
Direct flights go from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • 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 4h 00m, 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 plane model from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • 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
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,680 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,678 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    United Airlines operates around 7 flights 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 $432, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from as low as $279 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,680 reviews.

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