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 $183 One Way, $403 Round Trip

Prices starting at $403 for return flights and $183 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.

Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$403 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$403
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $403 found 5 days ago
Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$413 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$413
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $413 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$430 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $430 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$440 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $440 found 5 days ago
Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SMX
Santa Maria
$449 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $449 found 5 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 Dec 7 to Dec 8
$111 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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)
Clean room

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$88 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,826 reviews)
Professional

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Upgraded Motorhome with Outside Patio

Upgraded Motorhome with Outside Patio

Santa Maria CA
$212 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$221 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$88 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,826 reviews)
Professional

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

2.5 out of 5
2190 Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$121 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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! (1,016 reviews)
Yes the room wAs spotless and staff was very friendly and professional

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites 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
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$62 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
My stay at Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA – North was solid for a budget-friendly stop. The room was clean, check-in was quick, and the staff was polite. It’s a no-frills place, but it got the job done for a short stay, and the location made it convenient for getting back on the road.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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.

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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$88 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,826 reviews)
Professional

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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
$64 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$73 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (1,006 reviews)
the manager in charge is a professional man with discipline & big heart. cleaning service every day thank you!

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$83 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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 (1,002 reviews)
Nice clean rooms, and friendly staff at affordable price also at a friendly and safe neighborhood. I would recommend Days Inn to anyone looking to visit Santa Maria!

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$62 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
My stay at Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA – North was solid for a budget-friendly stop. The room was clean, check-in was quick, and the staff was polite. It’s a no-frills place, but it got the job done for a short stay, and the location made it convenient for getting back on the road.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$88 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,826 reviews)
Professional

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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 Dec 7 to Dec 8
$111 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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)
Clean room

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 20 to Dec 21
$134 total
Dec 20 - Dec 21
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Very nice hotel. Great Friendly staff!

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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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