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$197+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Santa Barbara (PWM - SBA)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
May 5 — May 121
Tue 5/5
Tue 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Portland to Santa Barbara
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 April 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/143:02 pm
PWM
-
SBA
2 stops11h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 5/187:13 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$430
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 6/15:30 am
PWM
-
SBA
2 stops15h 20m
Southwest
Wed 6/105:05 am
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/56:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/64:15 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops13h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/56:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 5/95:00 am
SBA
-
PWM
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 6/106:18 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops11h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/146:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 5/192:17 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops15h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$602
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/146:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
2 stops15h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 4/211:02 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops18h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/146:00 am
PWM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 5/186:53 pm
SBA
-
PWM
2 stops12h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$638

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 April 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$430
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$394
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

5:05 am-9:30 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$441

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

4:15 pm-8:49 am

2 stops13h 34m

$498
Quickest round-trip

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$500

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/10

6:18 pm-9:11 am

2 stops11h 53m

$556

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/18

6:53 pm-10:23 am

2 stops12h 30m

$638

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/19

5:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$683
Cheapest one-way

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 8/11

5:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$241

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 4/11

7:07 am-6:08 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$352

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Wed 8/12

3:31 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$469
Quickest one-way

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$469

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Deals found on 4/3

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $99). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 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 April 5, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Santa Barbara. 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 Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara can take about 8h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $498. The distance from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara is about 2690 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $366, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara.. United Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara 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 Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $99). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Portland to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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