Flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara

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Chicago

United States

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Santa Barbara

United States

SBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Route: Published service includes stops
Distance: 1,805 miles
Marketing airlines: 1 airline
Aircraft: 2 aircraft types
Dates: Feb 13 – Apr 3, 2027

Observed award fares

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Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

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Chicago to Santa Barbara route overview

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) serves Santa Barbara.

The airports are 1,805 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed lists service with stops from MDW to SBA, but no nonstop service.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Southwest Airlines (WN). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Feb 13 – Apr 3, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Chicago to Santa Barbara route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Aircraft flying from MDW to SBA

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Chicago to Santa Barbara route?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the origin airport and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the destination airport.

How far is Santa Barbara from Chicago?

MDW and SBA are approximately 1,805 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from MDW to SBA?

No. Roame's current schedule feed lists service with stops from MDW to SBA, but no nonstop service.

Which airlines market flights from MDW to SBA?

Which aircraft fly from MDW to SBA?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Boeing 737-800 Winglets (73H) and 7S7.