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$205+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$315
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$428
From Portland to Santa Barbara
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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 August 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/53:35 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/96:30 amSBA - PWM
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/51:34 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Tue 9/98:13 amSBA - PWM
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/14$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/112:14 pmPWM - SBA
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/155:30 amSBA - PWM
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/241:35 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Wed 10/18:13 amSBA - PWM
2 stops13h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/14$353

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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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Portland

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 9/5

3:35 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$315

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops13h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

6:05 am-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$320

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 9/5

1:34 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/9

8:13 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$322

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 9/11

2:14 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

5:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$340

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Wed 9/24

1:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/1

8:13 am-12:34 am

2 stops13h 21m

$353

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 10/18

10:45 am-8:50 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$205

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 10/18

3:39 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$365

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Deals found on 8/15

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 August 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% 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 August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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
8,916 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $356, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 48% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 2 airlines flying from Portland to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$450Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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