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Santa Maria Public Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Detroit to Santa Maria.
However, there are several flights from DTW to SMX with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from DTW to SMX, and to see what flight schedules are available.
In Santa Maria, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.
Santa Maria is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between April and September, as most rainfall occurs from October to February.

Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Detroit DTW to Santa Maria SMX, which is American Airlines.
All other flights from Detroit to Santa Maria are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
Oneworld is the only alliance that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Detroit DTW to Santa Maria SMX.
You can fly the full journey from DTW to SMX in either Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
Currently, there is only one aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Detroit to Santa Maria, which is the Airbus A320-100/200.
All other flights from Detroit to Santa Maria are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Detroit and Santa Maria is 2,052 miles (3,303 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between DTW and SMX, the distance of the full journey varies between 2,052 and 2,158 miles (or 3,302 and 3,473 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Detroit to Santa Maria take from 5 hours and 47 minutes up to 6 hours, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 2 airports in Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
From 5 hours and 47 minutes up to 6 hours, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between DTW and SMX, the total distance of the full journey varies between 2,052 and 2,158 miles (or 3,302 and 3,473 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
American Airlines is the only airline flying the full route from Detroit to Santa Maria.
Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Allegiant operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Detroit to Santa Maria.
You can fly the full route from Detroit to Santa Maria (with 1 stopover) in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Detroit to Santa Maria (with 1 stopover):
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