Cheap flights from LAX to SMX (Los Angeles Intl. to Santa Maria Public)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to SMX starting at $218 One Way, $500 Round Trip

Prices starting at $500 for return flights and $218 for one-way flights to Santa Maria Public were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$500 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$500
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $500 found 6 days ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$508 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$508
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $508 found 6 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$513 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$513
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $513 found 6 days ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$543 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$543
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $543 found 6 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$557 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$557
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $557 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Maria Public

Airport Hotels near Santa Maria Public

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
3455 Skyway Dr Santa Maria CA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$111 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,330 reviews)
very nice Hotel is getting renovated got an upgradde to a renovated room beds are supper confy

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$102 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
Love the bar and the happy hour. Like the price as it is well worth it.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Upgraded Motorhome with Outside Patio

Upgraded Motorhome with Outside Patio

Santa Maria CA
$211 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$220 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Maria Country Club and Santa Maria Museum of Flight are located nearby.
Upgraded Motorhome with Outside Patio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Maria

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$102 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
Love the bar and the happy hour. Like the price as it is well worth it.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

2 out of 5
2040 North Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$68 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,072 reviews)
Great location, right off the highway friendly staff and rooms were very, very clean and well-maintained.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

2.5 out of 5
2190 Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$121 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$136 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Always a great stay!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Maria Hotels With Airport Transportation

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$102 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
Love the bar and the happy hour. Like the price as it is well worth it.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Santa Maria Hotels

Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1995 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$67 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great Value, Friendly and Accommodating Owner, clean and felt safe. Plenty of food options within walking distance

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Solaire Inn & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

2 out of 5
839 E Main St Santa Maria CA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$80 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (998 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

2 out of 5
2040 North Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$68 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,072 reviews)
Great location, right off the highway friendly staff and rooms were very, very clean and well-maintained.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Maria

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$102 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
Love the bar and the happy hour. Like the price as it is well worth it.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
3455 Skyway Dr Santa Maria CA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$111 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,330 reviews)
very nice Hotel is getting renovated got an upgradde to a renovated room beds are supper confy

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3 out of 5
2100 N Broadway Santa Maria CA
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$128 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
My family enjoyed our stay. Very clean and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to SMX Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SMX Address & GPS
Address:
3249 Terminal Drive
Santa Maria CA, 93455
United States
IATA Code:
SMX
Longitude:
-120.457778
Latitude:
34.905
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What airlines have the most flights from LAX to SMX?
Indulge in some people-watching, tuck into some takeaway, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be a drag! If you're planning to head from LAX to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX), you can't fly direct. Prepare to make at least one stop somewhere.

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