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Cheap flights from Santa Maria, CA (SMX) to Phoenix

SMX — PHX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix (average of $132). Flying from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix in July is currently the most expensive (average of $333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMX to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Maria to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Phoenix. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Santa Maria to Phoenix have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix?

    Santa Maria Public (SMX), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix. 1 airline have flights from Public to Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Maria Public to Phoenix should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Phoenix per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix round-trip?

    Currently priced at $187, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Maria to Phoenix by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix (average of $132). Flying from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix in July is currently the most expensive (average of $333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Maria to Phoenix

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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