Denver to Santa Monica (APA–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h EJAXE → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
SCF Scottsdale 24h 20m XE → XE Scottsdale (SCF) to Santa Monica flights
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Denver to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
844 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind

APA–SMO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LAS ~4h 0m SCF ~24h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric APA→SMO COS→SMO
Distance from APA – 53 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 25m
Colorado Springs (COS) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Monica is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

APA–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 844 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Scottsdale.
Santa Monica is 1 hour behind Denver.
Nearby alternatives include COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to SMO

Centennial Airport (APA) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to SMO is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Scottsdale. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).