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Cheap flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara from $163

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3:40 pm - 9:28 pmORD-SBA
7h 48m1 stop
7:15 am - 4:33 pmSBA-ORD
7h 18m1 stop
$306Delta
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2:30 pm - 9:27 pmORD-SBA
8h 57m1 stop
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8h 00m1 stop
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6h 20m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:42 amORD-SBA
7h 42m1 stop
4:20 pm - 12:20 amSBA-ORD
6h 00m1 stop
$366American Airlines
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7:45 am - 12:20 pmORD-SBA
30h 35m2 stops
12:58 pm - 1:07 pmSBA-ORD
22h 09m1 stop
$369Alaska Airlines
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7:00 am - 1:35 pmORD-SBA
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9h 40m2 stops
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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American Airlines
Nov 28
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 34m
2 stops
SBA3:34 pmSanta Barbara
Dec 5
SBA4:25 pmSanta Barbara
6h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Nov 26
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 42m
1 stop
SBA11:42 amSanta Barbara
Dec 3
SBA4:20 pmSanta Barbara
6h 00m
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ORD12:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Nov 23
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
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SBA11:05 pmSanta Barbara
Nov 25
SBA1:16 pmSanta Barbara
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Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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Alaska Airlines
Feb 14
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 19m
2 stops
SBA12:19 pmSanta Barbara
Feb 17
SBA7:27 pmSanta Barbara
8h 26m
1 stop
ORD5:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Jan 30
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 35m
2 stops
SBA12:20 pmSanta Barbara
Feb 2
SBA12:58 pmSanta Barbara
22h 09m
1 stop
ORD1:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Jan 30
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
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Feb 2
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Santa Barbara from Chicago is January. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Santa Barbara?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Thursday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

At noon. Chicago to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 23% more expensive in the evening than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Santa Barbara from Chicago?

American Airlines. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest Chicago to Santa Barbara flight route?

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

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Santa Barbara flights?

29 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara is approximately 29 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Santa Barbara flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Santa Barbara flight.

How have Chicago to Santa Barbara flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Chicago to Santa Barbara flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$163

Fastest flight time

6h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Santa Barbara

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $163. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $306.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara takes 6h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Santa Barbara Airport.
There is 1 airport near Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara (SBA)

  • How far is Chicago to Santa Barbara by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara will travel around 1804.1 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 18m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara 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 Chicago to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Chicago to Santa Barbara?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Santa Barbara?


Best airlines flying from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $332Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,788 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $343Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,194 reviews
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Flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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