ChicagoSanta BarbaraNonstop Flight TimeORD–SBA
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport).
Direct flights from ORD to SBA have an estimated flight time of about 4h 18m, based on the 1,799-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1/day across 1 captured airline, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 08:55 to 09:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 18m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,799 mi | Nonstop | 1/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for ORD to SBA
Our current provider sample includes 1/day direct flights from ORD to SBA across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 08:55
- Last departure
- 09:15
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 08:55 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SBA to ORD flights — 1/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ORD to SBA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 7 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to SBA?
The ORD to SBA flight time is estimated at about 4h 18m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ORD from SBA?
ORD to SBA is about 1,799 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from ORD to SBA?
Yes. Captured schedules show 1/day from ORD to SBA on United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from ORD to SBA?
Our current provider sample for ORD to SBA includes United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ORD to SBA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ORD to SBA include Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Santa Barbara
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 86 mi from SBAFlights to BUR
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 88 mi from SBAFlights to LAX