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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS2029
AS Alaska
E75L
5:36 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
PDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2030
AS Alaska
E75
7:21 AM
PDT
9:48 AM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2178
AS Alaska
E75
7:25 AM
PDT
9:49 AM
MDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Santa Barbara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 785 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 24 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, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 E75L 2h15 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
603
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → SBA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
90%
Return
SBA → PDX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → SBA delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 29m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
785 mi / 1,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

PDX–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance785 mi / 1,263 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

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 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, SJC, PSP, SAN, BFI, TUS, RIL, DAL, MDW, OAK, SRQ, LAX, DEN, EWR, LAS, SFO, SMF, SLC, ONT, PHX, SEA, HND, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Portland.
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 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 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).