Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago
6 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SBA to ORD.
Flight time: about 3h42m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago → Santa Barbara · 7 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Santa Barbara local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1009 | 2:00p | 3h43m | Wed |
| United UAL1009 | 2:14p | 3h43m | Tue |
| United UAL1009 | 2:18p | 3h42m | Mon, Sat |
| United UAL1009 | 2:35p | 3h41m | Fri |
| United UAL1009 | 3:20p | 3h25m | Sun |
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Other airports near Santa Barbara with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Frontier, United | 88 mi | 169 |
| SNA — Orange CountyAmerican, United | 124 mi | 41 |
| ONT — OntarioUnited | 130 mi | 7 |
The route
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Nonstop from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (ORD)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) has 6 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SBA and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h42m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Yes — 7 nonstop flights a week from Chicago (ORD) back to Santa Barbara (SBA) on United, based on recently observed departures.