Portland to Santa Barbara (PDX–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
E75
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2h 15m
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AS Alaska
E75
7:25 AM
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Portland to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 785 mi 2h 15m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

PDX–SBA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 785 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PDX Routes SBA Routes PDX Live Flights SBA Live Flights PDX Delays SBA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 2h15 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to SBA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
822
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric PDX→SBA SEA→SBA BFI→SBA
Distance from PDX – 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 18 –
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 28m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara flights · Seattle (BFI) to Santa Barbara flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Barbara is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: PDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
785 mi / 1,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

PDX–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance785 mi / 1,263 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 785 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SBA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, SJC, RNO, SNA, PSP, BFI, RIL, TUS, OKC, DAL, OMA, MCI, MSP, AUS, MKE, IAH, CMH, STL, MDW, BNA, SEA, CLT, TPA, FLL, SRQ, PIE, OAK, EWR, BOS, SFO, ONT, LAS, DEN, SLC, SAN, LAX, PHX, SMF, ORD, DFW, HND and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDX to SBA

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to SBA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 785 miles (1,263 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).