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

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Oakland to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 332 mi 0h 59m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and SMO, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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.
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 0 3 3
Weekly flights 3 1 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 53m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 59m to 1h 17m.
Facts

OAK–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance332 mi / 534 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 0h 59m to 1h 17m. The route covers 332 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from OAK to SMO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMA, SJC, TRM, PSP, STS, PHX, SCF, SLC, AUS, DAL, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 332 miles (534 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).