Cheap Flights To Santa Maria (SMX)

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Cheap Flights to Santa Maria from $59 One Way, $111 Round Trip

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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 17
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$111 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$111
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 17 from San Diego Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Tue, Dec 17, priced at $111 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 4
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$117 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 30 from Harry Reid Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Tue, Feb 4, priced at $117 found 5 hours ago
Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 8
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$117 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 5 from San Diego Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Sat, Feb 8, priced at $117 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 16
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$126 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$126
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 12 from Harry Reid Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Mon, Dec 16, priced at $126 found 3 days ago
Sat, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 16
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$137 Roundtrip, just found
$137
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 14 from San Diego Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Mon, Dec 16, priced at $137 just found
Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 18
PDX
Portland Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$151 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 18 from Portland Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Jan 18, priced at $151 found 2 days ago
Tue, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 10
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$151 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 10 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Tue, Dec 10, priced at $151 found 2 days ago
Sat, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 8
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$157 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 1 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Sat, Mar 8, priced at $157 found 13 hours ago
Wed, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 19
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$176 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 18 from Harry Reid Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Thu, Dec 19, priced at $176 found 5 days ago
Tue, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 7
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$176 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 31 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Tue, Jan 7, priced at $176 found 3 days ago

Santa Maria Flight Information

Traveling To
Santa Maria
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Flight Price
$111
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best airport to fly to in Santa Maria?
Touch down at Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and you’ll be enjoying this impressive city in next to no time. This airport is approximately 4 miles south of the center. But SMX isn’t your only choice. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is another port of entry to Santa Maria, so you’ll want to compare airfares to clinch the best deal.
How much is a flight to Santa Maria?
Return fares dropped as low as $111 this week to Santa Maria, and rose as high as $176. A few lucky travelers journeying out of Las Vegas (LAS) managed to pick up one-way fares starting at just $59.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Maria?
Using Orbitz, you’ll find some of the most affordable flight deals around from a big range of airlines. But if you’d like to improve your chances of booking cheap flights to Santa Maria, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Depending on your place of departure, click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function (located under the departure and arrival options). From time to time, other departure points will have more competitive fares.
  • If you’re flexible with your travel schedule, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link. It’ll bring up flight deals for the days before and after your chosen departure. Fares often vary depending on what day it is.
  • Hit ‘Show options’ to narrow down your search results. You can pick your preferred seating class and airline here. Under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left, you can even select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • The early bird gets the best deals, so book your tickets the moment you know your travel dates. The cheapest fares are quick to go and prices normally increase as the departure date nears.
  • Think about bundling your hotels, flights and car rentals into an Orbitz package — the more you book, the more you save.
  • Flying during busier seasons means costly airfares. If possible, plan your vacation outside of popular dates, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

What is the best time to book a flight to Santa Maria?
Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Santa Maria.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Maria?
To pick up an incredible flight deal, make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Santa Maria.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Santa Maria?
Everyone loves a great bargain, so think about leaving earlier in the week for cheap flights to Santa Maria. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can secure the best prices on flights that depart on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are the costliest. Many people like to travel at the weekend, so leave those Saturdays for checking in with friends.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Maria?
If you have some wiggle room with your travel plans, consider leaving sometime in August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to take a trip if you want cheap flights to Santa Maria. As you would expect, airfares increase in June and flights book out quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When searching for your Santa Maria flights on Orbitz, choose “Filter by flexible change policies.” This filter will show you all the airlines offering free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees. Breathe easy knowing that if things unexpectedly change, your reservation can too.
What do I need for the flight to Santa Maria?
The trick to a successful flight is preparation. Here are a few tips that’ll help get you ready for take off:

  • Your travel documents are the most important things you’ll need to have with you on your flight to Santa Maria. To avoid any problems while checking in, make sure that the personal info on your ticket matches your government-issued ID.
  • Make time fly by even faster on your short flight by packing the right stuff. Think yummy snacks, bottled water and entertainment. If you want your trip to Santa Maria to go quietly, throw some headphones or earplugs in your bag too.
  • It can get chilly on the plane. If you’d prefer not to shiver your way through the flight, bring a sweater.

How many direct flights are there to Santa Maria?
Each month, there are 0 flights going straight to Santa Maria. Allegiant Air is one airline that offers nonstop services to this city.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Santa Maria?
Savvy travelers have mastered the art of finding business or first-class fares to Santa Maria that don’t cost an arm and a leg. You can do the same with these helpful tips:

  • Being flexible isn’t just useful for your yoga. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up more affordable airfares when a sale comes along.
  • Budget airlines offer business-class seating at a fraction of the normal price. Ditch the full-service carriers and go with one of these cheaper options.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight loyalty scheme.

How to get into Santa Maria from the airport?
Step off the tarmac at Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and then grab the keys from one of the Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) car rental outlets on-site, Enterprise or Avis. With your own reliable ride, getting to the heart of Santa Maria from SMX will be a breeze. Set your GPS and head 4 miles to the north. Alternatively, you could take a taxi or public transportation into town and rent a set of wheels directly from the city center. Check out the amazing deals available on our Santa Maria car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Santa Maria?
Anytime is a fantastic time to vacation in Santa Maria, though March, June and August are the most popular months. For most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer kicks off June 20. If you’d like to spend most of your days in a T-shirt than a winter coat, this time of year would suit you nicely. Expect average daily highs of 75 ºF and nighttime lows around 55 ºF.
Travel tips for Santa Maria

  • Start out in the downtown area and walk around some of the city’s renowned attractions. Boomers! Santa Maria and Santa Maria Fairpark are a couple of favorites with tourists.
  • Also find time for the sights within an easy commute of Santa Maria’s center. Set out for Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and experience a different side of this outstanding destination.
  • Get into the driver’s seat and discover what else makes Santa Barbara County shine. Reserve a car rental with Orbitz and check out the bright lights of two other enticing cities — Santa Barbara and Goleta.

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