Santa Maria (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from SMX to PHX in July 2026; the route was flown 401 times in the previous 12 months. The 494-mile flight takes about 1h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 494 mi · 795 km
- Flight time
- 1h 36m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 43%
Airlines flying SMX to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 12,974 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Is SMX to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 405 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (88%), those around 4pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 405 | 84% | 22 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 31 | 693 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 1,883 | |
| December 2025 | 61 | 2,128 | |
| January 2026 | 62 | 1,805 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 2,032 | |
| March 2026 | 60 | 2,297 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 1,927 | |
| May 2026 | 12 | 209 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.