Phoenix to Santa Maria (PHX–SMX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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493 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA4826
AA American
CR9
1:45 PM
MST T4
3:41 PM
PDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4824
AA American
CR9
8:42 PM
MST T4
10:35 PM
PDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4825
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
PDT
6:47 AM
MST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4826
AA American
CR9
4:30 PM
PDT
6:22 PM
MST
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Santa Maria
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 53m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

PHX–SMX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–SMX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR9 1h53-1h56 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to SMX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to SMX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
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
PHX → SMX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SMX → PHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Maria.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 1h 56m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–SMX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Santa Maria route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 794 km
Flight time1h 53m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: SMX
IATA / ICAOSMX / KSMX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation261 ft / 80 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to SMX flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field take approximately 1h 53m to 1h 56m. The route covers 493 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PHX to SMX. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, LAS and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMX to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHX to SMX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHX to SMX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to SMX ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (794 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.