Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Portland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Santa Barbara to Portland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Santa Barbara to Portland for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
SBA - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $5.6
Santa Barbara to Portland flight facts
Distance
785 mi
1,263 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Portland is in the same time zone as Santa Barbara.
Airports in Santa Barbara
SBA · Santa Barbara Municipal
Airports in Portland
PDX · Portland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Luis Obispo - Portland · San Luis Obispo is 72 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Burbank - Portland · Burbank is 86 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Los Angeles - Portland · Los Angeles is 88 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Long Beach - Portland · Long Beach is 105 mi from Santa Barbara
Flights Santa Barbara - Eugene · Eugene is 106 mi from Portland
Flights Santa Ana - Portland · Santa Ana is 124 mi from Santa Barbara
Premium cabin flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SBA - PDX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SBA - PDX
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SBA - PDX
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SBA - PDX
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SBA - PDX
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SBA - PDX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Portland (USA)
Sentinel, an SLH Hotel
From 60,000 Pts or $174
Portland (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
From Pts or $642
Portland, OR (USA)
The Bidwell Marriott Portland
From Pts or $113
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Barbara to Portland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Santa Barbara to Portland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Barbara to Portland.
Santa Barbara and Portland are about 785 miles (1,263 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 785-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Portland is in the same time zone as Santa Barbara.
Departures from Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA). Arrivals in Portland: Portland Intl (PDX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Portland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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