Santa Barbara, California

Private charter · PDX → SBA

Portland to Santa Barbara

785 miles, about 4 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Portland to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 16½ hours on the road for about 4 hr 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Portland International Airport in Portland to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 785 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
785 mi
Flight
4 hr 35 min
Driving
16½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
PDXPortlandSBASanta Barbara
PDX → SBA785 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers4 hr 35 min + fuel stop
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Portland

Airports in Portland

  • PDX

    Major airport

    Portland International Airport

    Portland · KPDX

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    11,000 ft

  • HIO

    Commercial airport

    Portland Hillsboro Airport

    Portland · KHIO

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • TTD

    Commercial airport

    Portland Troutdale Airport

    Portland · KTTD

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    5,399 ft

  • KUAO

    Regional airport

    Aurora State Airport

    Aurora

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • KVUO

    Regional airport

    Pearson Field

    Vancouver

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    3,275 ft

  • KSPB

    Regional airport

    Scappoose Industrial Airpark

    Scappoose

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

Arriving Santa Barbara

Airports in Santa Barbara

  • SBA

    Commercial airport

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    Santa Barbara · KSBA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,037 ft

When you land

Things to do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara sits on a rare south-facing stretch of the California coast, between the Pacific and the steep Santa Ynez Mountains. After an earthquake in 1925, the city rebuilt in a cohesive Spanish Colonial Revival style, and its white stucco walls and red tile roofs remain its signature. UC Santa Barbara in neighboring Goleta supports a research and technology community, while tourism, wine, real estate and the estates of Montecito, home to many well-known names, shape the local economy.

  1. 01

    Old Mission Santa Barbara

    Founded in 1786, the “Queen of the Missions” overlooks the city with its twin bell towers, and self-guided tours visit its church, cemetery, gardens and museum.

  2. 02

    Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    A Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with hand-painted ceilings and tilework, the working courthouse is open to visitors, and its clock tower offers views over the city’s red roofs.

  3. 03

    Funk Zone

    This former industrial neighborhood between State Street and the beach is packed with wine tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants and galleries, all within a few walkable blocks.

  4. 04

    Lotusland

    Madame Ganna Walska’s 37-acre Montecito estate holds extraordinary themed gardens of cacti, cycads, aloes and lotus ponds. Visits are by advance reservation only.

  5. 05

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Over San Marcos Pass, the valley’s wineries, horse ranches and small towns, including Danish-themed Solvang and Los Olivos with its tasting rooms, make an easy day trip.

  6. 06

    Channel Islands National Park

    Offshore islands with sea caves, endemic wildlife and dramatic hiking are reached by boat from Ventura or by small plane, and whales are often seen during the crossing.

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Questions

Portland to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from Portland to Santa Barbara?

About 4 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 785 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop. Driving the same trip takes about 16½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Portland to Santa Barbara use?

You can depart from Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO), or Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) and arrive at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Portland to Santa Barbara cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Portland and Santa Barbara?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Barbara back to Portland are priced the same way.

Return flight

Santa Barbara to Portland

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