Cheap Flights to Santa Maria

Organise a flight to Santa Maria and you'll be touching down at Brasilia Intl. - President Juscelino Kubitschek Airport (BSB).

Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is 19 kilometres from central Santa Maria, so you'll have a reasonable commute into the city centre.

People from across the globe go through BSB each day. Jump off the plane, grab your luggage and you'll find yourself 19 kilometres from the central Santa Maria streets.

Santa Maria is serviced by 6 air carriers from at least 45 airports around the world.

Typically, travellers opt to fly with LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos and Azul Brazilian Airlines when heading to Santa Maria. The largest number of these flights originate in Sao Paulo, with LATAM Airlines servicing this route the most frequently.

Flying to someplace new is much more straightforward when there aren't any stopovers involved. If you're jetting off to Santa Maria, the great news is that there are roughly 1 071 direct flights operating each week.

Travellers often depart from Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte airports when going to Santa Maria.

If it's Sao Paulo you're leaving behind, you'll be in the air for around 1 hour and 46 minutes before you touchdown in Santa Maria. Tarmac to tarmac from Rio de Janeiro generally takes 1 hour and 49 minutes and from Belo Horizonte, the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

If you want to save some cash on your trip to Santa Maria, then listen up! As any seasoned jet-setter will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Prices are often highest just prior to the departure date. Another excellent way to nab the most affordable fare is to compare all options. If your destination has more than one airport, research the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. Last but not least, another easy way to save a few dollars is be ready to book fast. If you spot a terrific deal, don't hesitate — snap it up while you can.

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you've planned ahead. Check out these handy tips that will help get your Santa Maria holiday started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having an amazing travel experience is to pack ahead. So, let's start with the basics: passport, travel documents, cash and medications. Next, bring on board items that'll help while away those hours, like some electronic devices or a thrilling novel. It's also smart to bring your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Finally, be sure to chuck in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a spare set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have sharp objects (like a knife or scissors) hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, such as fuel and fireworks, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• You'll want to go for comfort over style. Prepare for changes in cabin temperature by wearing layers, and opt for slightly roomy, flat footwear like sneakers.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potential risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to poor circulation, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks or tights.

As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be prepared before you get to airport security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Santa Maria before you know it. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a spectacular start:

• Your boarding pass and travel ID will need to be shown to airport security. Keep them handy so you don't hold up the queue.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few moments, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic gadgets must also be sent through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll be asked to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a good idea.
• Knives and other sharp items are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.