Austin to Santa Monica (AUS–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,243 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and SMO, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DAL ~4h 48m SLC ~4h 55m PHX ~5h 7m SJC ~5h 16m SFO ~6h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → SMO
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
SMO → AUS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance1,243 mi / 2,000 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 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 AUS to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 8m. The route covers 1,243 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to SMO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SLC, PHX, SJC, SFO and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Monica is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from SMO to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to SMO

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to SMO ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.