San Jose to Santa Monica (SJC–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
303 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights Verified 7m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
San Jose to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 303 mi 0h 53m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and SMO, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Also explore SJC Routes SMO Routes SJC Live Flights SMO Live Flights SJC Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PHX ~4h 24m SLC ~4h 58m AUS ~6h 58m DAL ~7h 13m LAS ~13h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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
SJC → SMO
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
SMO → SJC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric SJC→SMO SFO→SMO
Distance from SJC – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 93% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
303 mi / 487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m.
Facts

SJC–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 487 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 53m. The route covers 303 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to SMO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, SLC, AUS, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMO to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 SJC to SMO

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to SMO ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).