Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Portland (SBA - PDX) from $99

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SBA — PDX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Santa Barbara to Portland are usually found in February or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Portland (PDX)

All the information you need to plan the best SBA to PDX flight in 2023: compare Santa Barbara to Portland flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Portland.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$278

Round-trip from

$278
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Santa Barbara to Portland

SBA - PDX

Price

$278 - $500

PDX

Temperature

41 - 69.8 °F

PDX

Rainfall

0.7 - 5.6 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Portland?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Portland. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $358 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $482.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Portland?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Portland from Santa Barbara average $294. You can even find prices in January for less than $294, as users have found deals to Portland from as low as $142. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Portland from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Portland (SBA - PDX)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Portland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Portland

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Portland

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Cheap Santa Barbara to Portland flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SBA to PDX flights for September, October
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Santa Barbara to Portland 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Portland from Santa Barbara found for this year
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One-way flights to Portland from Santa Barbara

The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Users in need of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Portland can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Portland should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.

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Santa Barbara

Fri 12/1

1 stop6h 57m

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Sun 12/3

1 stop6h 37m

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Santa Barbara

Fri 12/1

1 stop6h 57m

Portland

Mon 12/4

1 stop6h 37m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/7

1 stop6h 17m

Portland

Tue 10/10

1 stop3h 57m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/19

1 stop3h 47m

Portland

Thu 10/26

1 stop4h 12m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/24

1 stop5h 58m

Portland

Tue 10/31

1 stop4h 25m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/19

1 stop3h 47m

Portland

Sat 10/21

1 stop4h 11m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/15

1 stop3h 53m

Portland

Fri 11/24

1 stop6h 05m

Santa BarbaraPortland

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Santa Barbara

Tue 10/24

1 stop5h 43m

Portland

Tue 10/31

2 stops26h 32m

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/1

1 stop6h 57m

Portland

Mon 12/4

2 stops26h 35m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Barbara to Portland flights.

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 3 airlines.

Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Portland for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Portland for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $187, but on average you can expect to pay $299.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Portland for under $600?

There are currently 6+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Portland within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($187), and United Airlines ($212) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Portland. These flights start at 42% 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 American Airlines ($99), United Airlines ($109), and Alaska Airlines ($169).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Portland?

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: SkyWest Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Horizon Air( 89%).

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

On average you can expect to pay $237 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Portland) is currently priced at $218.

What does SBA to PDX mean?

This is defined as Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Portland Airport (PDX). Codes like Portland Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Santa Barbara to Portland

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Portland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Barbara to Portland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$119Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Portland

See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Barbara to Portland
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
13%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
86%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Portland

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