United States Β· 784 miles (1,262 km)

Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 784 miles (1,262 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco and more.

How many miles PDX to SBA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines7,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines9,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines16,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines16,100$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to SBA

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PDX to SBA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to SBA with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, then United Airlines
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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PDX to SBA: common questions

How many miles does PDX to SBA cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (9,000), Starlux (COSMILE) (10,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to SBA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

How far is Portland from Santa Barbara by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Santa Barbara (SBA) are 784 miles (1,262 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to SBA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Portland and Santa Barbara?

The most direct connections are through Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Sacramento.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.