Cheap flights from SMX to SFO (Santa Maria Public to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMX to SFO starting at $418 One Way, $768 Round Trip

Prices starting at $768 for return flights and $418 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Mar 29
SMX
Santa Maria
SFO
San Francisco
$768 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$768
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 28 from Santa Maria to San Francisco, returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $768 found 3 days ago
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
SMX
Santa Maria
SFO
San Francisco
$849 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$849
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 15 from Santa Maria to San Francisco, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $849 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
SMX
Santa Maria
SFO
San Francisco
$885 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$885
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 15 from Santa Maria to San Francisco, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $885 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
SMX
Santa Maria
SFO
San Francisco
$906 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$906
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 15 from Santa Maria to San Francisco, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $906 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
SMX
Santa Maria
SFO
San Francisco
$942 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$942
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 15 from Santa Maria to San Francisco, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $942 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$114 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$130 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,262 reviews)
Safe, good food at The Westin, great staff.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$136 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,852 reviews)
Was just there for a quick overnight. Great clean property, nice amenities like wine, snacks and free cappuccino machine. It was quiet and in safe location. What a great value!!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$159 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$179 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,859 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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 San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$159 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,372 reviews)
Excellent stay!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$214 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,387 reviews)
Not, Bad. Clean place. Nice bedding and pillows. Noisy place at night though.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$176 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,910 reviews)
Very old, smelled moldy, pool was not open..

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$136 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,852 reviews)
Was just there for a quick overnight. Great clean property, nice amenities like wine, snacks and free cappuccino machine. It was quiet and in safe location. What a great value!!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$142 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)
Room was clean. bed was comfy. Just basic. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$115 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,078 reviews)
Pool was extremely dirty,

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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 San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$72 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (3,283 reviews)
My key kept needing to be recharged every time I left my room.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$79 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
Understanding that this is a hostel, the bathroom was filthy and disgusting all day long!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$142 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)
Room was clean. bed was comfy. Just basic. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
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 San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$214 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,459 reviews)
The Zephyr is in a great location near Pier 39, the ferry to Alcatraz, the cable cars, trams and buses. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is reasonable value for money in SF. You have everything you need nearby. The room was clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$139 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,970 reviews)
Thank you very much for your hospitality. Overall the experience was good. I did notice that the hot tub was dirty, warm, and jets were not working well. It was also over over chlorinated. I would like to return and hope that your amenities are updated. Thank you

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$153 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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.

SMX to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
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
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What airlines have the most flights from Santa Maria Airport to San Francisco Airport?
If you're hoping to book with an airline that flies direct from SMX to SFO, you won't have much luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to your destination.

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Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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