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$118+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Santa Maria, CA (SEA - SMX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SMX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Santa Maria

Cheapest flights from Seattle to Santa Maria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Santa Maria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:28 am
SEA
-
SMX
2 stops12h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:20 pm
SMX
-
SEA
1 stop10h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/263:00 pm
SEA
-
SMX
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 3/14:30 pm
SMX
-
SEA
1 stop18h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$451

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Santa Maria that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Santa Maria

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Price

SeattleSanta Maria

SEA - SMX

SEASMX

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/26

9:28 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Santa Maria Public

Sun 3/1

10:20 pm-8:51 am

1 stop10h 31m

$288

SeattleSanta Maria

SEA - SMX

SEASMX

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Maria Public

Sun 3/1

4:30 pm-10:56 am

1 stop18h 26m

$451

SeattleSanta Maria

SEA - SMX

SEASMX

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

3:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$118

SeattleSanta Maria

SEA - SMX

SEASMX

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

10:03 am-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$153

SeattleSanta Maria

SEA - SMX

SEASMX

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/12

2:57 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$180

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Deals found on 1/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Santa Maria in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Santa Maria, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Santa Maria, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Santa Maria, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Santa Maria, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-Santa Maria, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Santa Maria, California (average of $137). Flying from Seattle to Santa Maria, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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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  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Santa Maria, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Seattle to Santa Maria, California in 7h 56m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Seattle to Santa Maria, California is about 872 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Santa Maria, California (average of $137). Flying from Seattle to Santa Maria, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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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