Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Maria (SMX)

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)

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Flight from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria (SBA - SMX) route information
Origin airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport
Santa Maria Public
Distance
76 km

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The easy way to book your flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Santa Maria from Santa Barbara whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Santa Maria Public, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal, SBA to Santa Maria Public, SMX 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Santa Maria from Santa Barbara currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Santa Maria  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Santa Maria from Santa Barbara 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Santa Maria with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
Round-trip journeys between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Santa Maria Airport start from . This is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book today to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
We understand that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to SMX that have flexible change policies?
Many carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When looking for SBA to Santa Maria Airport flights, you'll find a "No change fees" box for you to select.
How far is the flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
That new movie you've been eager to see will have to wait — the flight distance between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is only 75 kilometres. The captain will be telling you to put your seat upright for landing before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
If you want to travel straight from SBA to SMX, you'll need to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are Santa Barbara Airport to SMX flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from SBA to Santa Maria Airport last minute could be your ticket to an awesome deal. However, it could end up costing you a whole lot more! If you'd prefer not to take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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