Los Angeles to Santa Maria (LAX–SMX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between LAX and SMX. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Ontario International Airport (ONT, 47 mi) · Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 3h 26m AAACAF G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Maria flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Santa Maria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and SMX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SMX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → SMX
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
SMX → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Maria from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field.
Metric LAX→SMX BUR→SMX ONT→SMX
Distance from LAX 18 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Maria is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SMX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Maria.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–SMX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Santa Maria route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SMX
IATA / ICAOSMX / KSMX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation261 ft / 80 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to SMX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SMX to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR and ONT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and Ontario (ONT).