Fresno to Santa Monica (FAT–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAT Airport Page →
204 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

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Fresno to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
204 mi 1h 34m nonstop

FAT–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 FAT to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
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
FAT → SMO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
SMO → FAT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric FAT→SMO BFL→SMO SJC→SMO
Distance from FAT – 100 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 1h 34m 0h 35m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Bakersfield (BFL) to Santa Monica flights · San Jose (SJC) to Santa Monica flights · Oakland (OAK) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Monica is 0 hours the same as Fresno.
FAT: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

FAT–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 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 FAT to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 204 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SMO to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFL, SJC and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 FAT to SMO

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAT to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAT to SMO is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 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. Nearby alternative airports include Bakersfield (BFL), San Jose (SJC) and Oakland (OAK).