Long Beach to Santa Maria flights
Santa Maria lies 245 km (152 mi) north-west of Long Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
Open Santa Maria in Google Maps
| Long Beach | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 474,140 | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | LGB, 7 km out | SMX, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 90801–90899 | 93454–93458 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Long Beach
Long Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 31 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 51 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 95 km).
Arriving in Santa Maria
Santa Maria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP, 37 km), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (regional) | SMX | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,004 ft | 261 ft |
| San Luis County Regional Airport (regional) | SBP | 37 km (23 mi) | 6,101 ft | 212 ft |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (regional) | SBA | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,037 ft | 13 ft |
Book a flight to Santa Maria
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Santa Maria
Live rooms and prices for Santa Maria are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Santa Maria
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Long Beach?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Long Beach.
How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Santa Maria by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Long Beach and Santa Maria?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Long Beach to Santa Maria flights?
Typically Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX); Santa Maria also has SBP, SBA.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.