San Francisco to Santa Monica (SFO–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 332 mi 0h 51m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and SMO, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SJC ~2h 53m PHX ~4h 37m SLC ~5h 0m AUS ~7h 12m DAL ~7h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
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
SFO → SMO
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
SMO → SFO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric SFO→SMO SJC→SMO
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 73% –
San Jose (SJC) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
332 mi / 534 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m to 1h 14m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance332 mi / 534 km
Flight time0h 51m to 1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 51m to 1h 14m. The route covers 332 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SMO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, PHX, SLC, AUS, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMO to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 SFO to SMO

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

SFO to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SMO ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 332 miles (534 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).