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Flights from Tampa to Santa Maria

There are no direct flights from Tampa to Santa Maria. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas, about 7h 57m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 57m
TPASMXLAS

Tampa to Santa Maria at a glance

Fastest journey7h 57mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Tampa 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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TPA Las Vegas (LAS) SMX
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun06:15 TPA07:35 LAS2h 25m connection10:00 LAS11:12 SMXSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 57m
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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
7h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSanta Maria vs Tampa
Currency in Santa Maria
USD
Airports
TPA, PIE → SMX

Flights from Tampa to Santa Maria: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Santa Maria?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,662 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa 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 Tampa and Santa Maria?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Tampa.

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