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$289+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SBA
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Mon 1/13
Mon 1/20
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 January 8, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$787
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

$386
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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 January 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 10/101:30 pmPWM - SBA
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Tue 10/147:25 amSBA - PWM
2 stops13h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/8$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 10/94:48 pmPWM - SBA
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:07 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$667
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/94:09 pmPWM - SBA
3 stops27h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/137:15 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops24h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/8$969
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/155:15 pmPWM - SBA
2 stops21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2212:33 pmSBA - PWM
2 stops20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,014

Find flights from Portland to Santa Barbara within your budget

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PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sun 2/16

1:14 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 43m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/21

6:50 pm-10:42 am

2 stops12h 52m

$787

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sat 2/15

5:15 pm-11:31 am

2 stops21h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/22

12:33 pm-11:47 am

2 stops20h 14m

$1,014

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$289

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Sun 2/16

1:14 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 43m

$394

PortlandSanta Barbara

PWM - SBA

PWMSBA

Portland

Fri 2/14

12:01 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$488

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Deals found on 1/8

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $506). 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 January 8, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 January 8, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,939 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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?

    United Airlines, at $787, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $289 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $394 and $488, respectively.

  • 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 $506). 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 January 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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