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

Southwest, at $691, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Southwest is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 67%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara at least 58 days early can save you up to 157% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara for as little as $432 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $698 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara?

January can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Portland, Maine with a flight ticket averaging about $468. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $236. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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?

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One-way from	$423 (American Airlines)

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Fri 12/135:30 amPWM - SBA

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Wed 12/187:10 amSBA - PWM

2 stops12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$691

Fri 12/135:14 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/186:20 amSBA - PWM

2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$697

Wed 12/45:50 amPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/66:25 amSBA - PWM

3 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,097

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Fri 12/135:30 amPWM - SBA

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Wed 12/187:10 amSBA - PWM

2 stops12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$691

Fri 12/135:14 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/186:20 amSBA - PWM

2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$697

Sat 2/155:35 amPWM - SBA

2 stops15h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/226:25 amSBA - PWM

3 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,025

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Wed 12/45:50 amPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/66:25 amSBA - PWM

3 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,097

Fri 12/135:30 amPWM - SBA

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Wed 12/187:10 amSBA - PWM

2 stops12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/1

$691

Fri 12/135:14 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/186:20 amSBA - PWM

2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$697

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Fri 12/1312:56 pmPWM - SBA

2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$423

Fri 12/134:15 pmPWM - SBA

3 stops34h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$637

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PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 12/13

5:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/18

7:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$691

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 12/13

5:14 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/18

6:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$697

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 2/15

5:35 am-6:18 pm

2 stops15h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/22

6:25 am-10:00 pm

3 stops12h 35m

$1,025

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 12/13

12:56 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$423

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 12/13

4:15 pm-11:48 pm

3 stops34h 33m

$637

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, 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 $495). 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 Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,141 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,951 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Southwest, at $691, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Southwest is priced at 10% 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 $495). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$371	Average$806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$505	Average$730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Santa Barbara

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

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