Travelling from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport.
Portland's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Santa Barbara.
You can choose from seven weekly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport flights. The 10:24 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:01.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SBA to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Portland (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SBA to PDX flights, with 93.22% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SBA and PDX:
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Rs24,775 is the lowest price for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs49,602. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SBA to PDX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
You'll find SBA at 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SBA arrive on schedule 84.29% of the time.
Central Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SBA:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel close to PDX if you have a late Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz to explore Portland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Portland International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Portland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SBA to PDX in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Portland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a trip to Seattle will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without dropping by Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
