San Diego to Santa Monica (SAN–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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115 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 30m ASDLEJM → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
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San Diego to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
115 mi 0h 23m nonstop

SAN–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 SAN 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
79
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
SAN → SMO
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Return
SMO → SAN
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric SAN→SMO CLD→SMO SNA→SMO
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 23m 0h 21m 0h 18m
Departure OTP 11% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Santa Monica flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Santa Monica flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
115 mi / 184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance115 mi / 184 km
Flight time0h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 0h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 115 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to SMO

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to SMO is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 115 miles (184 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 Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).