Cheap Flights from ORD to SBP: When to Fly from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to SBP are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to SBP is early November. Prices can be as high as $942 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $335 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to San Luis Obispo

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP) will usually cost between $381 to $603 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $367. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $602. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $234 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $454 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to SBP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to SBP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to SBP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $89 (17%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $434. Return trip prices are from the SBP to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to SBP can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 15 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ORD to SBP while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to SBP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Luis County Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1815 miles or 2921 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to SBP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to SBP flight is about 4 hour 15 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and San Luis Obispo, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from ORD to SBP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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