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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chicago Starting at AED 587

For as little as AED 587, you can take your next adventure to Chicago without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Santa Barbara below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • SBA05:45
        6h 27m
        1 stop
        ORD14:12
        Sun, Feb 16|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 587AED 891
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        AED 891AED 587

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 587 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        9h 32m
        1 stop
        ORD18:47
        Sat, Mar 1|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 591AED 891
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        AED 891AED 591

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 591 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        9h 32m
        1 stop
        ORD18:47
        Tue, Mar 4|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 591AED 891
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        AED 891AED 591

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 591 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD17:25
        Wed, Mar 5|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 591
        AED 591

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 591 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA19:27
        26h 32m
        1 stop
        ORD23:59
        Fri, Feb 14|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Alaska Airlines
        AED 597
        AED 597

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 597 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MDW16:20
        Fri, Feb 21|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 601
        AED 601

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Fri, Feb 21, arriving at Midway International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 601 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA13:15
        6h 12m
        1 stop
        ORD21:27
        Wed, Feb 19|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 623
        AED 623

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Feb 19, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 623 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MDW16:20
        Wed, Feb 12|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 629
        AED 629

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Wed, Feb 12, arriving at Midway International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 629 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA07:15
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MDW16:20
        Thu, Mar 6|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
        AED 642
        AED 642

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Midway International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 642 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA19:27
        8h 26m
        1 stop
        ORD05:53
        Sun, Feb 16|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Alaska Airlines
        AED 649
        AED 649

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at O'Hare International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 649 including taxes and charges.

      • SBA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHI02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 19|Santa Barbara - Chicago|Delta Air Lines
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Santa Barbara to Chicago flight time & flight schedules

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  1. UA1003

    United Airlines

    05:00

    SBA

    2.5h

    08:27

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  2. UA598

    United Airlines

    11:20

    DEN

    2.6h

    14:54

    ORD

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  3. UA1003

    United Airlines

    05:00

    SBA

    2.5h

    08:27

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  4. UA2329

    United Airlines

    09:40

    DEN

    2.6h

    13:14

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  5. DL1241

    Delta Air Lines

    05:50

    SBA

    2.0h

    08:50

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  6. DL2247

    Delta Air Lines

    08:05

    SLC

    3.3h

    12:21

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  7. DL735

    Delta Air Lines

    07:15

    SBA

    4.3h

    14:33

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  8. DL2738

    Delta Air Lines

    15:30

    ATL

    2.2h

    16:42

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  9. DL735

    Delta Air Lines

    07:15

    SBA

    4.3h

    14:33

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  10. DL1739

    Delta Air Lines

    14:00

    ATL

    1.9h

    14:54

    MDW

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  11. AA3179

    American Airlines

    12:24

    SBA

    3.2h

    17:35

    DFW

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  12. AA566

    American Airlines

    18:45

    DFW

    2.3h

    21:04

    ORD

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  13. UA2638

    United Airlines

    13:12

    SBA

    2.5h

    16:40

    DEN

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  14. UA2258

    United Airlines

    19:17

    DEN

    2.5h

    22:45

    ORD

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  15. DL1102

    Delta Air Lines

    13:12

    SBA

    2.0h

    16:11

    SLC

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  16. DL2413

    Delta Air Lines

    17:45

    SLC

    3.2h

    21:57

    ORD

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  17. UA5407

    United Airlines

    18:45

    SBA

    1.4h

    20:12

    SFO

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  18. UA1112

    United Airlines

    23:59

    SFO

    5.3h

    07:17

    ORD

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  19. AS1139

    Alaska Airlines

    19:18

    SBA

    2.6h

    21:52

    SEA

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  20. AS461

    Alaska Airlines

    23:59

    SEA

    3.9h

    05:53

    ORD

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

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,509.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?

    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (CHI)?

    United Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (CHI).

  • How many airports are there in Chicago (CHI)?

How to find a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Flight Info | Santa Barbara to Chicago

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 587
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance2,915.74 km
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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