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

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E75
7:21 AM
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9:48 AM
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AS2178
AS Alaska
E75
7:25 AM
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9:49 AM
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2h 24m
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AS Alaska
E75L
5:36 PM
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Santa Barbara to Portland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 785 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

SBA–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 785 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SBA–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E75 2h24-2h27 84% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 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, SBA to PDX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SJC ~4h 0m BUR ~4h 32m SNA ~4h 34m EGE ~4h 38m PSP ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
652
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SBA → PDX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
95%
Return
PDX → SBA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric SBA→PDX SBP→PDX BUR→PDX
Distance from SBA – 72 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 14 7 29
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 9m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 84% – –
San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Portland flights · Burbank (BUR) to Portland flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
785 mi / 1,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 2h 27m.
Facts

SBA–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Portland route.
Route details
Distance785 mi / 1,263 km
Flight time2h 24m to 2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBA to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 2h 27m. The route covers 785 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SBA to PDX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, BUR, SNA, EGE, PSP, TUS, SAN, HOU, AUS, DAL, BNA, IAD, EWR, SFO, OAK, LAS, DEN, LAX, SEA, SMF, PHX, SLC, ONT, DFW, ORD, RNO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Santa Barbara.
Yes, return flights from PDX to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBP, BUR and LAX. 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 SBA to PDX

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SBA to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to PDX ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 785 miles (1,263 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX).