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Direct flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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ORD - SBA route map All flights from ORD to SBA non-stop. There are direct flights from Chicago O Hare International (ORD), Illinois, USA to Santa Barbara Muni (SBA), California, USA with United Airlines. 7 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 08:45 to 10:05 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1809 miles (2911 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 39 minutes to 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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Chicago O Hare
USAChicago , USA
SBA
Santa Barbara Muni
USASanta Barbara , USA
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Chicago O Hare
USAChicago , USA
Santa Barbara Muni
USASanta Barbara , USA
SBA
Flight time 4h 39min to 4h 48min
Updated Jun 2, 2026
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Flight schedule from Chicago to Santa Barbara with United Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-02

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Chicago to Santa Barbara scheduled departures

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1 flights(1)
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1 flights(1)
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1 flights(1)
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1 flights(1)
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ORD-SBA flight route
Route map from Chicago, ORD to Santa Barbara, SBA. The distance is 1809 miles or 2911 km.
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ORD - SBA route facts

  • Distance
    1809 miles (2911 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 39 minutes to 4 hours and 48 minutes
  • Airline
    United United
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy First
  • Hub airports
    ORD (Largest hub.)
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-700 Passenger

Route FAQ

United Airlines operates non-stop flights from ORD to SBA with 7 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from ORD to SBA ranges from 4 hours and 39 minutes to 4 hours and 48 minutes. The route covers 1809 miles (2911 km).

7 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 08:45 to 10:05 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminal: Terminal 1.

Economy and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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