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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $134 and round-trip from $299. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SBA 1:46 PM
        4h 19m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | United Airlines
        ORD 10:05 AM
        4h 39m
        Nonstop
        SBA 12:44 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Tue, Oct 20 | United Airlines
        $445 $572
        22% off
        22% off
        $572 $445
      • SBA 1:46 PM
        4h 19m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | United Airlines
        ORD 10:05 AM
        4h 39m
        Nonstop
        SBA 12:44 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sat, Oct 3 | United Airlines
        $446 $572
        22% off
        22% off
        $572 $446
      • SBA 6:18 PM
        9h 22m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 7:20 AM
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        SBA 1:58 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Mon, Nov 9 | Alaska Airlines
        $299 $572
        48% off
        48% off
        $572 $299
      • SBA 6:08 AM
        29h 17m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:25 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 7:20 AM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        SBA 1:45 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sun, Oct 11 | Alaska Airlines
        $325
        43% off
        $572 $325
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:15 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        6h 31m
        1 stop
        SBA 9:31 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
        $346
        40% off
        $572 $346
      • SBA 6:08 AM
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:53 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 2:21 PM
        25h 24m
        1 stop
        SBA 1:45 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Wed, Oct 14 | Alaska Airlines
        $348
        39% off
        $572 $348
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:26 PM
        6h 49m
        1 stop
        SBA 6:15 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
        $352
        38% off
        $572 $352
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        6h 24m
        1 stop
        SBA 9:24 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sun, Oct 25 | American Airlines
        $352
        38% off
        $572 $352
      • SBA 6:52 PM
        8h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 9:00 AM
        11h 2m
        1 stop
        SBA 6:02 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
        $355
        38% off
        $572 $355
      • SBA 3:59 PM
        6h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:35 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | American Airlines
        ORD 6:00 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        SBA 11:45 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sun, Oct 11 | American Airlines
        $355
        38% off
        $572 $355
      • SBA 6:10 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:05 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        6h 13m
        1 stop
        SBA 9:13 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sun, Oct 4 | American Airlines
        $355
        38% off
        $572 $355
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        6h 24m
        1 stop
        SBA 9:24 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
        $355
        38% off
        $572 $355
      • SBA 12:45 PM
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:00 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
        ORD 6:50 AM
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        SBA 12:00 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
        $355
        38% off
        $572 $355
      • SBA 12:32 PM
        6h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:00 AM
        6h 13m
        1 stop
        SBA 9:13 AM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Mon, Sep 28 | American Airlines
        $361
        37% off
        $572 $361
      • SBA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SBA 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Santa Barbara | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SBA 1:46 PM
        4h 19m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
        $354 $454
        22% off
        22% off
        $454 $354
      • SBA 1:46 PM
        4h 19m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | United Airlines
        $354 $454
        22% off
        22% off
        $454 $354
      • SBA 3:59 PM
        6h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:35 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | American Airlines
        $134 $454
        70% off
        70% off
        $454 $134
      • SBA 2:22 PM
        7h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Alaska Airlines
        $150
        67% off
        $454 $150
      • SBA 6:52 PM
        8h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | Alaska Airlines
        $150
        67% off
        $454 $150
      • SBA 12:53 PM
        7h 7m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:00 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | Delta Air Lines
        $168
        63% off
        $454 $168
      • SBA 12:25 PM
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 | American Airlines
        $178
        61% off
        $454 $178
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | American Airlines
        $178
        61% off
        $454 $178
      • SBA 6:52 PM
        8h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
        $181
        60% off
        $454 $181
      • SBA 3:26 PM
        6h 33m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 | Alaska Airlines
        $181
        60% off
        $454 $181
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:10 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | American Airlines
        $183
        60% off
        $454 $183
      • SBA 12:35 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | American Airlines
        $183
        60% off
        $454 $183
      • SBA 1:30 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ORD 11:30 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Sun, Oct 11 | American Airlines
        $183
        60% off
        $454 $183
      • SBA 2:22 PM
        7h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | Alaska Airlines
        $187
        59% off
        $454 $187
      • SBA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Santa Barbara - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport is American Airlines (from $134) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

American Airlines
From $134
Alaska Airlines
From $150
Delta Air Lines
From $168
United Airlines
From $275

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What is the flight schedule from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS3112

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    3:26 PM

    SBA

    1h 4m

    Nonstop

    4:30 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS1493

    San Diego International Airport

    5:46 PM

    SAN

    4h 13m

    Nonstop

    11:59 PM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  3. AA1822

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    12:25 PM

    SBA

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA2656

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    6:23 PM

    DFW

    2h 46m

    Nonstop

    9:09 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL3841

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    12:45 PM

    SBA

    2h 4m

    Nonstop

    3:49 PM

    SLC

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL2413

    Salt Lake City International Airport

    5:45 PM

    SLC

    3h 8m

    Nonstop

    9:53 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  7. AA1822

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    12:25 PM

    SBA

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AA3790

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    7:19 PM

    DFW

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:04 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  9. AA3931

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    7:07 PM

    SBA

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    8:46 PM

    PHX

    - - T W - - S
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  10. AA2059

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    11:29 PM

    PHX

    3h 34m

    Nonstop

    5:03 AM

    ORD

    - - - W - - S

  11. AA1822

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    12:25 PM

    SBA

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  12. AA2346

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    8:46 PM

    DFW

    2h 44m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. UA2340

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    6:15 AM

    SBA

    1h 14m

    Nonstop

    7:29 AM

    SFO

    S M - W T F -
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  14. UA1922

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    1:50 PM

    SFO

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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About Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and O'Hare Intl. Airport

Learn about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,897.7 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$134
Cheapest return ticket price$299

FAQs for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport takes about 5 hours 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
  • The earliest flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport departs at 05:00, and the last departs at 13:11, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $385 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at 06:30 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 17:08.
  • The latest flight departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at 18:45 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 05:18.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 13 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport currently start from $134, and round-trip fares start from $299. The current lowest fare is a American Airlines flight departing on Tue, Oct 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines operate direct flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 45 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport is $329. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and O'Hare Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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