Santa Maria to Phoenix (SMX–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMX–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | CR9 | 1h47-1h52 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Santa Maria
| Metric | SMX→PHX | SBP→PHX | SBA→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMX | – | 26 mi | 48 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 35 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 1h 40m | 1h 37m |
Travel Essentials
SMX: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Maria, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
SMX–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMX to PHX
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMX to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMX to PHX ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 1 hours 52 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
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA) and Bakersfield (BFL).