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Flights from Santa Maria to Albuquerque

There are no direct flights from Santa Maria to Albuquerque. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 5h 20m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 20m
SMXABQLAS

Santa Maria to Albuquerque at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Santa Maria to Albuquerque

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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SMX Las Vegas (LAS) ABQ
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu11:15 SMX12:27 LAS2h 48m connection15:15 LAS17:35 ABQAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 20m
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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
1,254 km779 miles
Journey time
5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hAlbuquerque vs Santa Maria
Currency in Albuquerque
USD
Airports
SMX → ABQ

Flights from Santa Maria to Albuquerque: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Maria to Albuquerque?
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 Santa Maria to Albuquerque?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,254 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Maria and Albuquerque?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Santa Maria and Albuquerque?
Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX). Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Santa Maria.

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