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Airports near Santa Maria (SMX)
10 airports within driving distance of Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
VBG — Vandenberg Air Force Base Lompoc, United States | 13 mi (21 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LPC — Lompoc Airport Lompoc, United States | 16 mi (26 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SBP — San Luis County Regional Airport San Luis Obispo, United States | 26 mi (41 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SQA — Santa Ynez Airport Santa Ynez, United States | 30 mi (48 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SBA — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Santa Barbara, United States | 48 mi (77 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PRB — Paso Robles Municipal Airport Paso Robles, United States | 54 mi (87 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
OXR — Oxnard Airport Oxnard, United States | 86 mi (138 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BFL — Meadows Field Bakersfield, United States | 87 mi (140 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NTD — Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Point Mugu, United States | 93 mi (150 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LAX — Los Angeles International Airport Major hub Los Angeles, United States | 134 mi (216 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Santa Maria?
Besides Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), travelers can use Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG, 13 mi), Lompoc Airport (LPC, 16 mi), San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP, 26 mi), Santa Ynez Airport (SQA, 30 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Santa Maria at once?
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