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

SMX — PHX
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Mon 9/7
Mon 9/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 8, 2026.
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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,889 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,889 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,889 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.

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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. You may be able to fly from Santa Maria, California to Phoenix for 38% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Maria to Phoenix flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Maria to Phoenix.

  • 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.

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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 August 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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