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$168+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PWM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$532
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$440
From Santa Barbara to Portland
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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 August 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:30 amSBA - PWM
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/610:39 amPWM - SBA
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/95:30 amSBA - PWM
2 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/216:14 amPWM - SBA
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:27 pmSBA - PWM
3 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/182:25 pmPWM - SBA
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$623
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:30 amSBA - PWM
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Mon 10/135:45 amPWM - SBA
2 stops13h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:13 amSBA - PWM
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Sun 9/211:35 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 8/16$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:13 amSBA - PWM
2 stops13h 21mDelta
Wed 10/81:27 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/16$743
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/98:35 amSBA - PWM
1 stop10h 44mDelta
Sat 10/186:50 amPWM - SBA
2 stops12h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/18$774
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/96:27 pmSBA - PWM
3 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:14 amPWM - SBA
2 stops35h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$906

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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 August 18, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/2

5:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Portland

Sat 9/6

10:39 am-8:54 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$532

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

5:30 am-7:29 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Portland

Sun 9/21

6:14 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$618

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

6:27 pm-1:53 pm

3 stops16h 26m

Portland

Sat 10/18

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$623

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

5:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Portland

Mon 10/13

5:45 am-4:20 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$683

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

8:13 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Portland

Sun 9/21

1:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$693

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

8:13 am-12:34 am

2 stops13h 21m

Portland

Wed 10/8

1:27 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$743

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

8:35 am-10:19 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Portland

Sat 10/18

6:50 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$774

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

6:27 pm-1:53 pm

3 stops16h 26m

Portland

Mon 10/13

6:14 am-2:42 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$906

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

5:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$168

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

8:13 am-12:34 am

2 stops13h 21m

$360

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Deals found on 8/18

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 August 18, 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
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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 7h 22m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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