Flying from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Explore your departure options from here when searching for flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
1 hour 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport flight.
Santa Maria Public Airport is located in Santa Maria. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is one hour behind Phoenix.
The busiest route is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX). You can choose from 14 direct services each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to SMX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
March is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Get to your destination in one go from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Direct flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport with American Airlines. This top carrier operates services from PHX.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with American Airlines from PHX to SMX.
With an impressive 83.9% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
PHX is around 5 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Phoenix to SMX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Consider booking a hotel close to SMX if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
You'll find SMX at 3249 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) to central Santa Maria
Central Santa Maria is around 8 kilometers from Santa Maria Public Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Right now, AED 1,084 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 759. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to SMX, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
April is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX). Plan your visit to Santa Maria in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Phoenix to SMX plane ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Maria to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Santa Maria
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Museum of Flight and Santa Maria Historical Museum are just the beginning of the things to do once you're ready to see the sights. Whether you're new to the city or visiting again, these attractions belong on every Santa Maria itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Maria has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometers southeast of Santa Maria, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 306 kilometers northwest of Santa Maria, San Jose is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
