$190+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Santa Barbara (PWM - SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
Oct 9 — Oct 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 12/59:50 am -
2 stops15h 13m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
2 stops12h 42m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/93:25 pm -
2 stops11h 45m
Fri 10/237:25 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 11/246:00 am -
2 stops13h 00m
Sun 11/297:12 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/95:08 pm -
1 stop22h 36m
Fri 10/232:05 pm -
1 stop24h 12m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$933
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sun 9/138:15 am -
1 stop8h 29m
Thu 9/179:35 am -
2 stops11h 24m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/243:23 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 11/2910:50 am -
2 stops24h 26m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,221
Best flights from Portland to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 12/59:50 am -
2 stops15h 13m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
2 stops12h 42m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/93:25 pm -
2 stops11h 45m
Fri 10/237:25 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 11/246:00 am -
2 stops13h 00m
Sun 11/297:12 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/95:08 pm -
1 stop22h 36m
Fri 10/235:00 am -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$811
Last-minute flights from Portland to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sun 9/138:15 am -
1 stop8h 29m
Thu 9/179:35 am -
2 stops11h 24m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,092
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/93:25 pm -
2 stops11h 45m
Fri 10/237:25 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 10/95:08 pm -
1 stop22h 36m
Fri 10/235:00 am -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$811
One-way flights from Portland to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Portland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 10/76:01 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Delta logo]()
$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 10/76:00 am -
1 stop9h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 1/15:15 am -
2 stops11h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 11/48:47 am -
3 stops16h 16m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/152:50 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/236:00 am -
1 stop8h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 9/166:00 am -
1 stop8h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 9/165:45 am -
2 stops14h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 9/231:05 pm -
2 stops12h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/226:06 am -
2 stops12h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$306
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:00 am -
1 stop9h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$327
Find flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 September 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $489 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $190 (Delta) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $647 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Santa Barbara 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 11/4
10:25 am-8:40 pm
2 stops13h 15m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$190
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Fri 1/1
5:15 am-1:40 pm
2 stops11h 25m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$244
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 11/4
8:47 am-10:03 pm
3 stops16h 16m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$250
Quickest round-trip
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 9/23
6:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 31m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Tue 9/22
6:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 31m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$301
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 9/16
6:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 31m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$301
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 9/23
1:05 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops12h 30m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$304
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Thu 9/24
11:35 am-9:56 pm
2 stops13h 21m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$348
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Thu 9/17
6:00 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 31m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$407
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 12/5
9:50 am-10:03 pm
2 stops15h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
5:00 am-8:42 pm
2 stops12h 42m
$489
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated September 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Portland to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$394 | Average$647 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |