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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $382. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Santa Barbara.$382 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Santa Barbara.$382 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Santa Barbara.$382 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Santa Barbara.$382 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Santa Barbara.$383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Santa Barbara.$386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.

Santa Barbara.$498 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Santa Barbara.$726 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.

Santa Barbara.$729 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.

Santa Barbara.$732 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.

Santa Barbara.$735 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.

Santa Barbara.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Santa Barbara Municipal.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Santa Barbara Municipal on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal: Alternative routes

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Portland to Santa Barbara: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$382
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines
Average flights per week	24

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal?

The best price we found for a return flight from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal is $382. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal?

2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal.

Which airlines fly direct from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal?

Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal.

How many flights are there a week from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal?

As of September 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Santa Barbara Municipal?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Santa Barbara?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Barbara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal with?

Currently, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Barbara Municipal.

Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Choose from 11 weekly Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flights. The 07:03 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:35.
To ensure you get on your PDX to SBA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Santa Barbara (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With an impressive 88.7% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to SBA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PDX and SBA include:
- San Francisco International Airport
- Sacramento International Airport
- Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight is $191. A return fare right now is $382. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PDX to SBA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from PDX to SBA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)

PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:

Arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SBA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Hertz and find adventure across Santa Barbara and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is March, while October is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Santa Barbara based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santa Barbara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to SBA in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 23ºC then.

Explore more of the United States

Santa Barbara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 137 kilometres east of Santa Barbara, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, consider San Diego, about 306 kilometres south-east of Santa Barbara. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are key reasons to visit.