$311+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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 November 4, 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 November 4, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/212:45 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Mon 12/72:20 pm -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/2310:50 am -
2 stops14h 13m
Fri 11/275:00 am -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 12/119:51 am -
2 stops10h 37m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
2 stops9h 57m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 11/228:47 am -
2 stops11h 41m
Fri 11/275:00 am -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1612:45 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Sun 12/206:50 pm -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 11/3![Southwest logo]()
$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/129:38 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 12/119:51 am -
2 stops15h 22m
Wed 12/166:30 pm -
2 stops13h 16m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/139:51 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
2 stops12h 14m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$540
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 November 4, 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 November 4, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/212:45 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Mon 12/72:20 pm -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/129:38 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 1/69:40 am -
2 stops14h 32m
Sat 1/95:00 am -
2 stops13h 03m
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/99:12 am -
2 stops11h 16m
Wed 12/166:30 pm -
2 stops13h 16m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/109:38 am -
2 stops16h 03m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops11h 33m
Tue 12/155:00 am -
3 stops15h 24m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 12/129:51 am -
2 stops13h 03m
Tue 12/155:00 am -
3 stops15h 24m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$515
Last-minute flights from Portland to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated November 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara. Data last updated November 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 11/228:47 am -
2 stops11h 41m
Fri 11/275:00 am -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/2310:50 am -
2 stops14h 13m
Fri 11/275:00 am -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/212:45 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Mon 12/72:20 pm -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 12/119:51 am -
2 stops10h 37m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
2 stops9h 57m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 12/119:51 am -
2 stops15h 22m
Wed 12/166:30 pm -
2 stops13h 16m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/129:38 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/139:51 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
2 stops12h 14m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$540
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1612:45 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Sun 12/206:50 pm -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 11/3![Southwest logo]()
$443
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 November 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/73:23 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:00 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/1![Southwest logo]()
$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/76:17 am -
3 stops15h 04m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$697
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 November 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $385 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $311 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $676 |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
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PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 11/7
3:23 pm-9:08 pm
1 stop8h 45m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$311
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 11/7
1:00 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops11h 20m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$316
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 12/2
12:45 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Santa Barbara
Mon 12/7
2:20 pm-9:50 am
2 stops16h 30m
$385
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 12/12
9:38 am-7:43 pm
2 stops13h 05m
Santa Barbara
Mon 12/14
6:30 pm-9:05 am
2 stops11h 35m
$509
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 1/6
9:40 am-9:12 pm
2 stops14h 32m
Santa Barbara
Sat 1/9
5:00 am-9:03 pm
2 stops13h 03m
$509
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 12/9
9:12 am-5:28 pm
2 stops11h 16m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/16
6:30 pm-10:46 am
2 stops13h 16m
$509
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Thu 12/10
9:38 am-10:41 pm
2 stops16h 03m
Santa Barbara
Mon 12/14
6:30 pm-9:05 am
2 stops11h 35m
$509
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Wed 12/9
7:00 am-3:33 pm
2 stops11h 33m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/15
5:00 am-11:24 pm
3 stops15h 24m
$515
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 12/12
9:51 am-7:54 pm
2 stops13h 03m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/15
5:00 am-11:24 pm
3 stops15h 24m
$515
PortlandSanta Barbara
PWM Portland - SBA Santa Barbara
PWMSBA
Portland
Sat 11/7
6:17 am-6:21 pm
3 stops15h 04m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$697
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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 November 4, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$394 | Average$676 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |