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Flights from Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale

There are no direct flights from Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 15h 07m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 15h 07m
SMXFLLLAS

Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

Fastest journey15h 07mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale

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) FLL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines
Sun12:00 SMX13:12 LAS9h 18m connection22:30 LAS06:07 FLLAllegiant Air + JetBlue Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 07m
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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
15h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hFort Lauderdale vs Santa Maria
Currency in Fort Lauderdale
USD
Airports
SMX → FLL

Flights from Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Maria to Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,954 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Maria and Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale?
Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX). Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.

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