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

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Dallas to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,246 mi 2h 13m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and SMO, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
AUS ~4h 43m PHX ~5h 12m SLC ~5h 48m COS ~5h 55m SJC ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
SMO → DAL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
-1h
Santa Monica is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: MDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m.
Facts

DAL–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 2h 13m. The route covers 1,246 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SMO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, PHX, SLC, COS, SJC, SFO and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Monica is 1 hour 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 ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,246 miles (2,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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