Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Every week, there are 14 Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your PHX to SMX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santa Maria (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport offered by this popular airline.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PHX to SMX flights, with 83.9% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport. Harry Reid International Airport is a top stopover on the PHX to SMX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
63 € is currently the best price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport flight. Return flights start from 440 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from PHX to SMX, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of PHX.
To reach Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport from central Phoenix, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
If you're getting in on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SMX:
Follow your own route with a Santa Maria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Enterprise and chase adventure across Santa Maria and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Santa Maria Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to central Santa Maria
You'll find SMX at 3249 Terminal Drive.
Santa Maria Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Santa Maria. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
April is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Santa Maria in March.
The warmest month in Santa Maria is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Santa Maria Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHX to SMX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Maria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres south-east of Santa Maria, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
San Diego is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 386 kilometres south-east of Santa Maria. No trip is complete without seeing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
