Santa Monica to Austin (SMO–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SMO–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Santa Monica
| Metric | SMO→AUS | LAX→AUS | HHR→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMO | – | 6 mi | 9 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 25 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 247 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 2h 41m | 4h 13m |
Travel Essentials
SMO: PDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
SMO–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMO to AUS
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SMO to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMO to AUS is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,243 miles (2,000 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 Los Angeles (LAX), Hawthorne (HHR) and Burbank (BUR).