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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Maria

There are no direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Maria. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 16h 27m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 16h 27m
FLLSMXLAS

Fort Lauderdale to Santa Maria at a glance

Fastest journey16h 27mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Fort Lauderdale 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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FLL Las Vegas (LAS) SMX
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sat20:45 FLL22:35 LAS10h 25m connection09:00 LAS10:12 SMXJetBlue Airways + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 27m
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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
3,954 km2,455 miles
Journey time
16h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSanta Maria vs Fort Lauderdale
Currency in Santa Maria
USD
Airports
FLL → SMX

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Maria: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Maria?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,954 km.
Where do you change planes between Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale and Santa Maria?
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX).
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.

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