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

PHX — SMX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) to Santa Maria (SMX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

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January

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$397
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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California (average of $158). Flying from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 PHX to SMX?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to Santa Maria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Maria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Phoenix to Santa Maria by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to Santa Maria. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Santa Maria Public (SMX), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria. 1 airline have flights to Public from Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria Public should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Phoenix per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $187 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to Santa Maria 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 Phoenix to Santa Maria, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California (average of $158). Flying from Phoenix to Santa Maria, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 Phoenix to Santa Maria

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Phoenix to Santa Maria. 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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