Oakland to Santa Monica (OAK–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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332 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 23m 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 3h 35m LXJWNXE → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
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Oakland to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
332 mi 0h 53m nonstop

OAK–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 OAK to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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
OAK → SMO
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
SMO → OAK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric OAK→SMO SFO→SMO SJC→SMO
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 54m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 68% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Monica flights · San Jose (SJC) to Santa Monica flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK 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 Oakland.
OAK: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
332 mi / 534 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

OAK–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance332 mi / 534 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 OAK to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 332 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SMO to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and STS. 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 OAK to SMO

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to SMO is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 332 miles (534 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 San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).