Dallas to Santa Monica (DAL–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
1,246 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 4h 50m EJAWNXE → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
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Dallas to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,246 mi 3h 27m nonstop -2h behind

DAL–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 DAL to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
LAS ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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
DAL → SMO
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
SMO → DAL
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. DAL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Monica is 2 hours behind Dallas.
DAL: CDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,246 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Santa Monica is 2 hours behind Dallas.
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 DAL to SMO

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SMO is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,246 miles (2,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.