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SMX

Las Vegas

United StatesAug 2026

$75

$35

One-way

SMX

Tulsa

United StatesAug 2026

$279

$166

One-way

SMX

Sacramento

United StatesJul 2026

$215

$171

One-way

SMX

Phoenix

United StatesJul 2026

$223

$171

One-way

SMX

San Jose

United StatesAug 2026

$234

$202

One-way

SMX

Austin

United StatesJul 2026

$268

$228

One-way

SMX

Cincinnati

United StatesJul 2026

$293

$232

One-way

SMX

Phoenix

United StatesJul 2026

$230

$235

One-way

SMX

Norfolk

United StatesJul 2026

$376

$281

One-way

SMX

Spokane

United StatesJul 2026

$262

$308

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 121 Destinations from Santa Maria Tracked

Insights for flights from Santa Maria

Travelers from Santa Maria can reach 121 unique cities across 30 countries, according to recent fare data. The United States accounts for the largest share of recent fares at 28%, followed by Germany at 12%, and Spain at 7%. These figures reflect the distribution of available flight deals from Santa Maria over the last 90 days, indicating a broad range of options for both domestic and international travel.
Right now, the cheapest flights from Santa Maria start at $69 to Las Vegas, United States. Other cheap flights from Santa Maria include fares to Phoenix, United States, beginning at $263, and to Stockton, United States, with prices from $295. These prices represent the lowest available fares for these destinations.
The route mix from Santa Maria is fairly balanced across different distances. Approximately 34% of routes are short-haul, while medium-haul flights make up 48% of the available options. Long-haul routes constitute 18% of the flights from Santa Maria, offering a variety of travel distances for different trip types.
The most frequently discounted destination from Santa Maria is Las Vegas, United States, appearing in a significant number of recent fares. Following Las Vegas, Frankfurt, Germany, is another popular route for deals, and Berlin, Germany, also features prominently among recent flight deals from Santa Maria. These destinations consistently show up in fare observations, suggesting regular opportunities for travelers.
Only 8.2% of recent fares from Santa Maria are direct flights, indicating that the majority of routes involve at least one stop. This classification points to a connecting-dominant flight landscape for travelers departing from Santa Maria, meaning you'll often find flights with layovers rather than non-stop options.

Most popular airlines from Santa Maria

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Last-minute flights going from Santa Maria soon

Sun, Jun 28

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SMX - Las Vegas

Allegiant Air

Santa Maria (SMX) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$132

$109

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

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SMX - Reno

Frontier AirlinesFrontier Airlines

Santa Maria (SMX) - Reno (RNO)

Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

$376

$424

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Santa Maria

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Las Vegas

TOP

United StatesAug 2026

from

$69

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London

TOP

United KingdomJul 2026

from

$1,528

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Chicago

TOP

United StatesJul 2026

from

$478

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Phoenix

TOP

United StatesJul 2026

from

$263

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Los Angeles

TOP

United StatesJul 2026

from

$317

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San Diego

TOP

United StatesJul 2026

from

$356

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Santa Maria

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23%

SMX - London

$1,245  →  $1,528

Popular Airports from Santa Maria

Santa Maria airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Las Vegas

Flights from Santa Maria to Las Vegas are as low as $35 for a direct one-way ticket.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Dec

Flights from Santa Maria tend to be cheaper in December.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

American Airlines, United Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Santa Maria.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$69 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from Santa Maria Public Airport are to destinations within the United States.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun

Sunday is the best day to find flight deals from Santa Maria, with a median fare of $422.

Santa Maria main airports to depart from

Santa Maria Public (SMX)

Cheapest

Santa Maria Public Airport is a convenient option for travelers seeking flights from Santa Maria.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Airports nearby Santa Maria used as alternative

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP)

San Luis Obispo County Regional is a useful alternative for regional connections to major hubs.

📍 ~40 km from Santa Maria (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)

Santa Barbara Municipal offers more flight frequencies and carriers than other regional options.

📍 ~85 km from Santa Maria (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is the primary international hub with competitive pricing and a wide variety of airlines.

📍 ~220 km from Santa Maria (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$49

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is easier to access and navigate than LAX, with good domestic flight selection.

📍 ~230 km from Santa Maria (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Meadows Field (BFL)

Meadows Field is an alternative for travelers heading toward the Central Valley, offering a less crowded experience.

📍 ~140 km from Santa Maria (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

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From SMX

Elite

Las Vegas

United StatesAug 2026

74% AI deal score

$69

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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London

United KingdomJul 2026

69% AI deal score

$1,528

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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Chicago

United StatesJul 2026

65% AI deal score

$478

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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Lexington

United StatesJul 2026

49% AI deal score

$722

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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Stockton

United StatesJul 2026

47% AI deal score

$295

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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Phoenix

United StatesJul 2026

46% AI deal score

$263

Frontier AirlinesAllegiant Air

Frontier Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SMX

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Oklahoma City

United StatesJul 2026

42% AI deal score

$642

Frontier AirlinesAllegiant Air

Frontier Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SMX

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Fayetteville

United StatesJul 2026

41% AI deal score

$856

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Business Class

From SMX

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Los Angeles

United StatesJul 2026

39% AI deal score

$317

Frontier AirlinesAllegiant Air

Frontier Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SMX

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San Diego

United StatesJul 2026

37% AI deal score

$356

Frontier AirlinesAllegiant Air

Frontier Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SMX

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Reno

United StatesJun 2026

37% AI deal score

$424

Frontier AirlinesAllegiant Air

Frontier Airlines, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Santa Maria: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Santa Maria have found deals to 6 destinations for under $150. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Las Vegas and Phoenix typically had median prices of $74 and $120, respectively. Other cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Seattle also frequently offered flights below this price threshold. These prices are based on observations over a 90-day period.

From Santa Maria, you can typically find flights to 121 unique cities across 30 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the United States accounted for 28% of all deals. Germany was another significant destination, representing 12% of deals, while Spain made up 7% of the available flight options.

Across the trailing quarter, the route from Santa Maria to Las Vegas historically offered the most deals, with 211 deals recorded. Frankfurt, Germany, was another popular destination, showing 116 deals. Berlin, Germany, also had a high volume of deals, with 110 available in the same 90-day period.