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$89+ Cheap flights from Portland to Santa Barbara (PDX - SBA)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Portland to Santa Barbara are usually found in September or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Santa Barbara flight deals.
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From Portland to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Portland to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Barbara.
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Santa Barbara
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/56:40 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Mon 4/76:30 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/125:45 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/158:30 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:40 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Thu 3/135:45 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/1210:14 amPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/1312:58 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$246
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/122:45 pmPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/155:45 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$271
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/246:00 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2512:58 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$617

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Portland

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Sat 4/5

6:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$177

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 3/12

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

5:45 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$187

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 3/12

10:14 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

12:58 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$246

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 4/2

7:54 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

2:15 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$248

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Mon 6/9

1:25 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

5:45 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$323

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Fri 3/7

7:45 am-11:44 pm

3 stops15h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/10

6:20 am-3:32 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$918

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 3/19

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$89

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 4/23

5:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$94

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Mon 3/31

7:03 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$99

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 3/25

1:39 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$144

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara in February.
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 Portland-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Santa Barbara 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 Portland-Santa Barbara 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 Portland to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Santa Barbara may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 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 Portland to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Portland to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 PDX to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to Santa Barbara have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Santa Barbara. 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 Portland to Santa Barbara?

    You will need to book a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara if you want to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Santa Barbara from the Portland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PDX to SBA to be around 2h 05m.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $192 and $197, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $94 and $99 on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (91%), Horizon Air (91%), Hawaiian Airlines( 81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $298 for a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Portland - Santa Barbara) is currently priced at $177.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara 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 Portland to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Portland to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Portland to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$171Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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