How to find cheap flights to Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Right now, 152 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Santa Maria Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SMA for 341 €.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Santa Maria, where Santa Maria Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Santa Maria. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Santa Maria Airport that come with a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Santa Maria
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Santa Maria is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SMA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Santa Maria at its busiest, lock in your flights to SMA for August. Taking a trip during high seasons often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Santa Maria then.
Flying to Santa Maria Airport (SMA): What you need to know
Get to Santa Maria without stops with Azores Airlines. SATA Air Acores also has direct flights to Santa Maria Airport.
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your SMA plane ticket with SATA Air Acores. Up to 82% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
Your flight will land in the UTC-1 timezone at SMA.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Santa Maria Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to SMA:
Flights departing from Santa Maria Airport reach their destination on schedule 61% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Santa Maria from Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
The distance from SMA to central Santa Maria is about 5 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SMA.
Expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria highlights
Step off your flight to Santa Maria and head directly for these popular attractions:
Farol de Goncalo Velho: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 1464 kilometres west of the centre.
Cascata do Aveiro: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 1464 kilometres west of the heart of Santa Maria.
How to get to Ponta Delgada from Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Going to the nearby city of Ponta Delgada? It's about 113 kilometres from SMA. It'll take you around 3 hours 40 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) to Lagoa
Lagoa is around 88 kilometres from Santa Maria Airport if you're going in that direction.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 3 hours 50 minutes.
Explore more of Portugal
Portugal has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Ponta Delgada, located about 97 kilometres northwest of Santa Maria. Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio have to be on your to-do list. Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Portugal that belongs on your itinerary is Lagoa. From Santa Maria, it's roughly 88 kilometres north and offers top sights like Church of Santa Cruz and Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa. Swing by Núcleo Museológico do Presépio too.
Or head to Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 257 kilometres northwest of Santa Maria. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are just a taste of what's waiting.
