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Airfares from $78 One Way, $177 Round Trip from Portland to Santa Barbara

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Route Information for Flights from Portland to Santa Barbara

Origin Airport IATA Code
PDX
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Distance
784 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
11:54PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
11:54PM UTC

From Portland to Santa Barbara

Jump on a plane, and head south to sunny Santa Barbara for a fun-filled getaway. Orbitz.com has the best deals on hotels, rental cars, and a variety of flights from Portland to Santa Barbara. Take a vacation from the large city of Portland and visit Santa Barbara, a once-sleepy California town that has been nicknamed the American Riviera.

Leaving Portland, Oregon

Your vacation will begin from the Portland International Airport. Since the airport is only four miles from downtown Portland, it is easy to get to. Travelers have the choice of taking a taxi, light rail, bus, or car. The average travel time from the city center to the airport is about twenty minutes, except during rush hour. If you prefer to drive to the airport, you will have several options for parking. The Airpark lot costs $9.50 per day, the Shuttle and Fly costs $8.25 per day, the Thrifty lot charges $9.95 per day, and garage parking is available for $24 per day. Free wireless Internet access is offered throughout the airport.

Visiting Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, located two hours from Los Angeles, is a stunning coastal town with year-round sun, amazing Spanish and Mexican history, and a majestic mountain backdrop. After you arrive at Santa Barbara Airport, you can take a commercial or courtesy shuttle, taxi, rental car, or MTD bus to reach your hotel. Santa Barbara is a warm and sunny coastal town with average summer temperatures in the high 70s and average winter temperatures in the high 40s. The best time to come to Santa Barbara is during the warm, dry summer months, when a wide variety of activities and events happen daily. A trip to Santa Barbara isn’t complete without visiting Stearns Wharf, the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Pali Wine Company, Setai’s pool area, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Lotusland, 1ST Thursday, Coronado Butterfly Preserve, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, or the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The Red Tile Walking Tour is also a must.

A Vacation in Santa Barbara

To book your trip to lovely Santa Barbara, California, visit Orbitz.com for the best prices on flights from Portland to Santa Barbara, rental cars, and hotel accommodations. Better yet, book a complete vacation package to maximize your savings. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two or a fun family vacation, you’ll never run out of things to do in the fantastic community of Santa Barbara.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Portland to Santa Barbara?
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Portland to Santa Barbara, so all you need to do is kick back and relax until you reach SBP.
What is the shortest flight from Portland to Santa Barbara?
If the weather is good and all goes as planned, you could be jetting into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) from Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.) in as little as 2 hours and 50 minutes. With such a speedy flight time, consider traveling with hand luggage only.
What airlines fly from Portland to Santa Barbara most frequently?
If you’re on the hunt for the airline with the most flights from Portland Airport to San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional), lock in your ticket with Alaska Airlines. This carrier has 30 flights per month along this route.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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