Ontario to Santa Maria (ONT–SMX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 3h 12m F9WNY4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Maria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ontario to Santa Maria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 173 mi 1h 6m nonstop

ONT–SMX had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 173 miles in 1h 6m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ONT Routes SMX Routes ONT Live Flights SMX Live Flights ONT Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ONT–SMX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PCM PCM 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PCM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to SMX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ONT → SMX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SMX → ONT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Maria from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field.
Metric ONT→SMX SNA→SMX BUR→SMX
Distance from ONT – 30 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 49m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Santa Maria flights · Burbank (BUR) to Santa Maria flights
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Maria.
Distance & Flight Time
173 mi / 278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m gate to gate.
Facts

ONT–SMX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Santa Maria route.
Route details
Distance173 mi / 278 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: SMX
Full nameSanta Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
IATA / ICAOSMX / KSMX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation261 ft / 80 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to SMX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field take about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 173 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ONT to SMX. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from SMX to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and BUR. 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.

Flights from ONT to SMX

Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ONT to SMX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to SMX is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 173 miles (278 km).

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 Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).