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Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Maria

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Santa Maria. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 6h 27m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 27m
MSPSMXLAS

Minneapolis to Santa Maria at a glance

Fastest journey6h 27mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis 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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MSP Las Vegas (LAS) SMX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu06:45 MSP07:55 LAS2h 05m connection10:00 LAS11:12 SMXSun Country Airlines + Allegiant Air
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 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
2,554 km1,586 miles
Journey time
6h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSanta Maria vs Minneapolis
Currency in Santa Maria
USD
Airports
MSP → SMX

Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Maria: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Maria?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,554 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Santa Maria?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.

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