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$114+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Portland (SBA - PDX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PDX
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:27 am
SBA
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/305:42 pm
PDX
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:24 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:03 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/292:00 pm
SBA
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/15:42 pm
PDX
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:15 am
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 6/106:03 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:18 pm
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops6h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 5/297:00 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:15 am
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 5/315:15 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:18 pm
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops6h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 6/16:03 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/66:18 pm
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops6h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 7/157:00 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$262

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Portland (PDX). 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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Portland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Portland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

7:27 am-9:47 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Portland

Sat 5/30

5:42 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$217

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/23

4:03 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Portland

Tue 5/26

6:03 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$227

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

6:18 pm-12:50 am

2 stops6h 32m

Portland

Mon 6/8

5:15 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 37m

$252

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

6:18 pm-12:50 am

2 stops6h 32m

Portland

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$274

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/4

4:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Portland

Mon 6/8

5:45 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$298

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

7:25 pm-9:47 am

1 stop14h 22m

Portland

Mon 6/8

5:42 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$320

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/23

4:53 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Portland

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$357

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/23

5:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Portland

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$382
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/23

7:34 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Portland

Sun 7/26

5:48 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$387

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-1:18 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Portland

Wed 6/10

5:36 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$404

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Portland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland?

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Barbara to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland (average of $186). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Portland as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Portland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated April 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Portland, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,313 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    If you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, you will be flying from Santa Barbara to Portland. Flights to Portland (PDX) from Santa Barbara (SBA) take 2h 08m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Portland per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Portland flight route?

    This flight path from Santa Barbara to Portland was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Portland can take about 2h 20m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $217. Santa Barbara and Portland are separated by a distance of 784 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Portland round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hawaiian Airlines ($145), United Airlines ($148), and Southwest ($176) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Portland. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Portland one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Portland are Southwest ($83), United Airlines ($93), and Alaska Airlines ($98).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    Before booking your flight to Portland from Santa Barbara, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (97%), Horizon Air (97%), Hawaiian Airlines( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    On average you can expect to pay $333 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Portland) is currently priced at $232.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland (average of $186). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Portland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$145Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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