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$260+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Portland, ME (SBA - PWM)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PWM
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Portland (PWM). 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 3, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$361
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(Southwest)

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January

Average price

$579
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

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.
Sat 6/287:05 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/55:58 amPWM - SBA
2 stops15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$361
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.
Mon 7/76:45 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/123:04 pmPWM - SBA
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$402
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:45 amSBA - PWM
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Fri 5/91:30 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/2$648

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Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/28

7:05 pm-11:49 am

2 stops13h 44m

Portland

Sat 7/5

5:58 am-6:18 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$361

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-9:24 am

2 stops11h 39m

Portland

Sat 7/12

3:04 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$402

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/2

8:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Portland

Fri 5/9

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$648

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

3:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 55m

$260

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PWM

SBAPWM

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/28

2:15 pm-11:27 pm

3 stops30h 12m

$487

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Deals found on 4/1

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in May is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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.

Rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland, Maine ranges from 2.9 - 4.5 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Portland, Maine when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, Maine, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Portland, Maine, with prices starting at $361. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $402 and $648, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Portland, Maine in May is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 Santa Barbara to Portland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Portland. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$474Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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