How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

A quick flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara can take about 10h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $382. 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 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

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Thu 12/256:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:10 amSBA - PWM

2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$804

Tue 12/235:30 amPWM - SBA

3 stops17h 01mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/17:30 amSBA - PWM

2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$842

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Wed 1/216:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$382

Tue 1/206:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2810:02 amSBA - PWM

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$477

Wed 1/219:40 amPWM - SBA

2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$482

Thu 1/2212:40 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2710:02 amSBA - PWM

2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$490

Sat 2/216:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops14h 07mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/255:00 amSBA - PWM

2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$482

Wed 1/212:31 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:06 pmSBA - PWM

2 stops11h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$490

Thu 1/228:40 amPWM - SBA

2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$495

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Mon 1/1912:40 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2710:02 amSBA - PWM

2 stops10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$517

Mon 1/192:31 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$535

Tue 1/206:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/276:00 amSBA - PWM

2 stops13h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$477

Tue 1/202:31 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$527

Wed 1/216:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - PWM

2 stops10h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$377

Wed 1/219:40 amPWM - SBA

2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$482

Thu 1/2212:40 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2810:02 amSBA - PWM

2 stops10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$490

Thu 1/228:40 amPWM - SBA

2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$495

Thu 1/228:40 amPWM - SBA

2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:06 pmSBA - PWM

2 stops11h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$503

Fri 1/233:12 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 amSBA - PWM

3 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$522

Fri 1/233:12 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:51 pmSBA - PWM

2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$530

One-way flights from Portland to Santa Barbara
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Sun 2/226:00 amPWM - SBA

2 stops14h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$339

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Round-trip from	$377 (United Airlines)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$481

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PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-11:27 pm

3 stops15h 27m

$382

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-3:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

10:02 am-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$477

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Wed 1/21

9:40 am-5:49 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-11:30 pm

3 stops15h 30m

$482

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$482

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 1/22

12:40 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops12h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

10:02 am-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$490

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Wed 1/21

2:31 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 13m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

6:06 pm-9:01 am

2 stops11h 55m

$490

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-11:30 pm

3 stops15h 30m

$495

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$339

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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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.

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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?

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

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

9,095 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?
A quick flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara can take about 10h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $382. 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 37% 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$366	Average$528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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.

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