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$99+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PDX
8월 13 — 8월 201
목 8/13
목 8/20
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 7월 14, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
목 8/206:25 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
일 8/236:45 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
화 8/185:45 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
월 8/246:25 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
토 8/88:24 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
목 8/131:03 pm
PDX
-
SBA
2 stops8h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
목 10/293:25 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
금 10/305:10 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
수 7/291:58 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
화 8/45:15 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
토 8/81:58 pm
SBA
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PDX
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
토 8/153:43 pm
PDX
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SBA
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
목 7/307:50 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
일 8/25:20 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
토 8/2210:40 am
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
화 8/254:00 pm
PDX
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SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$224

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 7월 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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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 7월 14, 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
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

목 9/10

6:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 40m

Portland

월 9/14

6:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$197

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

목 8/20

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Portland

일 8/23

6:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$202

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

목 10/29

3:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Portland

금 10/30

5:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 30m

$219

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

목 9/10

10:10 am-6:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Portland

토 9/12

6:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$239

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

화 9/22

6:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Portland

토 9/26

9:13 am-2:47 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$243

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

수 8/12

1:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Portland

수 8/19

6:35 am-12:55 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$258

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

금 8/7

4:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Portland

금 8/14

5:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 20m

$273

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

화 9/22

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Portland

화 9/29

1:03 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$282
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

목 8/27

12:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$99

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

토 8/8

1:58 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$99

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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 July.
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 41 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 $195). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 7월 14, 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 7월 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Portland, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,655 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,989 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 11m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Portland per day from 3 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 3h 40m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $197. Santa Barbara and Portland are separated by a distance of 784 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($156), Southwest ($176), and Alaska Airlines ($177) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Portland. These flights start at 51% 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 United Airlines ($93), Southwest ($94), and Alaska Airlines ($108).

  • 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 (98%), Alaska Airlines (89%), Horizon Air( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $453 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $193 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Portland) is currently priced at $197.

  • 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 $195). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover the top 3 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 7월 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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