Reno to Santa Monica (RNO–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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386 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 46m 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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LAS Las Vegas 3h 30m F9NKWN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
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Reno to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
386 mi 1h 7m nonstop

RNO–SMO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Santa Monica (SMO) Santa Monica to Reno flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO 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
26
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
RNO → SMO
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
SMO → RNO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric RNO→SMO STS→SMO OAK→SMO
Distance from RNO – 177 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 34m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 25% – –
Santa Rosa (STS) to Santa Monica flights · Oakland (OAK) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO 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 Reno.
RNO: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
386 mi / 621 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

RNO–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance386 mi / 621 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 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 RNO to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 1h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 386 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SMO to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STS 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 RNO to SMO

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RNO to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to SMO is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 386 miles (621 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 Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).