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$185+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Southwest)

One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$464
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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 October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/183:20 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/265:30 amSBA - PWM
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/103:20 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/147:29 amSBA - PWM
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/105:43 amPWM - SBA
2 stops13h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/146:10 amSBA - PWM
3 stops12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$944
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/187:02 amPWM - SBA
3 stops14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/266:49 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$962

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 2/17

5:35 am-2:35 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

3:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$389

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 11/18

3:20 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/26

5:30 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$412

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 1/2

3:15 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

3:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$444

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 3/10

11:25 am-8:27 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

8:25 am-11:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$483

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Mon 11/10

5:30 am-1:49 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

5:30 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$557

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

5:00 am-11:30 pm

3 stops15h 30m

$683

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 12/11

12:39 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$185

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops19h 30m

$284

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Deals found on 10/26

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 October 28, 2025.
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
9,001 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,001 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 42m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $412. 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 39% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Portland to Santa Barbara. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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