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$265+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Portland, ME (SBA - PWM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PWM
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Portland (PWM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(Southwest)

One-way from

$265
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$489
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:13 amSBA - PWM
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amPWM - SBA
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:00 amSBA - PWM
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:27 pmPWM - SBA
3 stops20h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$778

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Portland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Portland that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Portland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

7:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Portland

Mon 3/30

5:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$457

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

6:20 am-6:54 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Portland

Wed 1/21

11:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$473

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

10:13 am-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Portland

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-3:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$477

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-10:51 pm

3 stops14h 51m

Portland

Mon 3/30

7:22 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$592

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/9

5:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Portland

Mon 4/13

7:22 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$607

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-11:22 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Portland

Tue 1/6

7:27 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops20h 48m

$778

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/14

6:49 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$265

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/14

2:10 pm-11:09 pm

3 stops29h 59m

$475

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Deals found on 11/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Portland, Maine flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Portland, Maine flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Portland, Maine flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Portland, Maine flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Portland, Maine flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Portland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $85). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Portland. Reviews last updated November 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,025 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,025 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,025 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine will take you 9h 34m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine is about 2690 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Portland, Maine, with prices starting at $389.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $85). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Portland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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