Phoenix to Santa Maria (PHX–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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas ~4h 2m A8AAAS → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Maria flights
ONT Ontario ~4h 6m AAPDWN → Ontario (ONT) to Santa Maria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Santa Maria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 493 mi 1h 52m nonstop

PHX–SMX had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 493 miles in 1h 52m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–SMX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 48% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 PHX to SMX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
LAS ~4h 2m ONT ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
107
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
PHX → SMX
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
SMX → PHX
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →
Know before you go

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 52m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

PHX–SMX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Santa Maria route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 794 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
Full namePhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to SMX flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 493 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHX to SMX: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

PHX to SMX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to SMX is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (794 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.