Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) from $381

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — SBP
Jun 4 — Jun 111

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$557

Round-trip from

$366
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Chicago (CHI) to San Luis Obispo County

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 35% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Luis Obispo from Chicago. Prices for September average $579 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $428. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SBP?

When flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and San Luis Obispo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 7/16:02 amORD - SBP
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/54:10 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$448
Mon 7/14:00 pmORD - SBP
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:20 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$453
Fri 8/168:49 amORD - SBP
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/206:20 amSBP - ORD
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$498
Fri 6/283:10 pmORD - SBP
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:20 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$508
Sat 6/155:05 amORD - SBP
1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/174:10 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$685

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and San Luis Obispo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 8/163:44 pmORD - SBP
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/202:10 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$473
Fri 8/161:00 pmORD - SBP
2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/208:15 amSBP - ORD
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$478
Fri 8/1610:35 amORD - SBP
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/238:45 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop12h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$487
Wed 7/107:15 amORD - SBP
1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/176:47 amSBP - ORD
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$496
Fri 6/289:08 pmORD - SBP
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/56:15 amSBP - ORD
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$524
Fri 6/289:08 pmORD - SBP
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/52:10 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops13h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$559
Sat 6/1512:45 pmORD - SBP
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/171:52 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$797
Sat 6/1512:45 pmORD - SBP
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:40 amSBP - ORD
2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$849

Cheap Chicago to San Luis Obispo flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to San Luis Obispo specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Chicago to San Luis Obispo in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 6/283:10 pmORD - SBP
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:20 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$508
Fri 6/289:08 pmORD - SBP
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/56:15 amSBP - ORD
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$524
Fri 6/289:08 pmORD - SBP
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/52:10 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops13h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$559
Sat 6/155:05 amORD - SBP
1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/174:10 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$685
Sat 6/1510:35 amORD - SBP
1 stop15h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/176:25 amSBP - ORD
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$750
Sat 6/159:33 pmORD - SBP
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/171:52 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$772
Sat 6/1512:45 pmORD - SBP
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/171:52 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$797
Sat 6/1512:45 pmORD - SBP
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:40 amSBP - ORD
2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$849
Thu 5/306:30 pmORD - SBP
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/312:48 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$948

Chicago to San Luis Obispo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and San Luis Obispo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Chicago to San Luis Obispo in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 9/127:26 pmORD - SBP
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/163:14 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops23h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/29$381
Wed 10/165:45 pmORD - SBP
2 stops22h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/193:26 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/29$384
Wed 10/167:00 amORD - SBP
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/193:26 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/29$388
Wed 10/167:00 amORD - SBP
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/1910:51 amSBP - ORD
1 stop16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/29$392
Thu 9/122:18 pmORD - SBP
2 stops9h 56mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/193:14 pmSBP - ORD
2 stops47h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/29$403
Mon 7/16:02 amORD - SBP
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/54:10 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$448
Mon 7/14:00 pmORD - SBP
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/512:20 pmSBP - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$453
Wed 7/109:22 pmORD - SBP
1 stop26h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/176:00 amSBP - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$457
Wed 7/106:35 amORD - SBP
2 stops17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/176:00 amSBP - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$458

Find flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$448 - $498

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 45m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 7/5

1 stop6h 13m

$448

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops8h 22m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 7/5

1 stop6h 55m

$453

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop26h 53m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 7/17

2 stops22h 20m

$457

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops17h 19m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 7/17

2 stops22h 20m

$458

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop10h 02m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/20

1 stop13h 28m

$473

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops12h 46m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/20

1 stop10h 10m

$478

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop15h 11m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/23

1 stop12h 52m

$487

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop22h 15m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/23

2 stops13h 24m

$494

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Luis Obispo County

ORD - SBP

ORDSBP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops8h 35m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/20

2 stops9h 09m

$498

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/29

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Luis Obispo flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

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Temperature and rainfall in San Luis Obispo by month

Plan your trip to San Luis Obispo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SBP

Temperature

51.8 - 66.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San Luis Obispo, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Luis Obispo from Chicago?

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP), located 3.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo. 2 airlines have flights to County from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $448, but on average you can expect to pay $537.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo round-trip from $448. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $457, and United Airlines, from $473. American Airlines is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does ORD to SBP mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to SBP flight. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to San Luis Obispo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to San Luis Obispo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San Luis Obispo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to San Luis Obispo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to San Luis Obispo flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to San Luis Obispo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/29.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Luis Obispo (average of $366). Flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $553). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

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American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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