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Flights from Detroit to Santa Maria

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Santa Maria. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 7h 57m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 57m
DTWSMXLAS

Detroit to Santa Maria at a glance

Fastest journey7h 57mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Santa Maria

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DTT Las Vegas (LAS) SMX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu06:15 DTT07:28 LAS2h 32m connection10:00 LAS11:12 SMXFrontier Airlines + Allegiant Air
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,321 km2,062 miles
Journey time
7h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSanta Maria vs Detroit
Currency in Santa Maria
USD
Airports
DTW → SMX

Flights from Detroit to Santa Maria: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Santa Maria?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Santa Maria?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,321 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Santa Maria?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Detroit and Santa Maria?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Detroit.

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