Chicago (ORD) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,803-mile flight takes about 4h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,803 mi · 2,902 km
- Flight time
- 4h 34m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying ORD to SBA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 15,036 | 4h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to SBA flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:49am and the last at 8:49am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1008United Airlines | 8:49am | 11:31am | 31 | 76% |
Is ORD to SBA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 148 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 148 | 76% | 16 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 25 | 2,906 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,836 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,028 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,266 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.