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Flights from Santa Maria to Tampa

There are no direct flights from Santa Maria to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 9h 12m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 9h 12m
SMXTPALAS

Santa Maria to Tampa at a glance

Fastest journey9h 12mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Santa Maria to Tampa

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) TPA
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun12:00 SMX13:12 LAS3h 48m connection17:00 LAS00:12 TPAAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 12m
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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
3,662 km2,274 miles
Journey time
9h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hTampa vs Santa Maria
Currency in Tampa
USD
Airports
SMX → TPA, PIE

Flights from Santa Maria to Tampa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Maria to Tampa?
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 Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,662 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Maria and Tampa?
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 Tampa?
Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Tampa?
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.

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