Flying from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport (SMA): What you need to know
The timezone in Santa Maria is UTC-1, which is four hours ahead of Toronto. Santa Maria Airport is located in Santa Maria.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to SMA.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
64% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to SMA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Santa Maria Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YHM reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
About Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SMA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santa Maria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ilha Verde, addCar or AUTATLANTIS and explore beyond Santa Maria's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Toronto to Santa Maria Airport flight.
Getting from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) to central Santa Maria
Central Santa Maria is around 5 kilometres from Santa Maria Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport is R 6,773. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,575. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to SMA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Toronto to Santa Maria Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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More about Santa Maria
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Santa Maria Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santa Maria:
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Fatima and Farol de Goncalo Velho are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Santa Maria travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Fontinhas.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Santa Maria, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 257 kilometres northwest to Angra do Heroísmo to tick off its leading sights. From Monte Brasil Caldeira to Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
