ORD (Chicago) to SBA (Santa Barbara) flights arrive on time 66% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 65%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.ORD → SBA
ORD (Chicago) to SBA (Santa Barbara)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 66% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
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Departing from ORD
75% on timeExpect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SBA
83% on timeWhen flights into SBA are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SBA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.