Santa Monica to Fresno (SMO–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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204 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1d 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 3h 22m XE → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
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Santa Monica to Fresno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
204 mi 0h 55m nonstop

SMO–FAT 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 Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
13
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
SMO → FAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
FAT → SMO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric SMO→FAT LAX→FAT BUR→FAT
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 1
Weekly flights ~1 98 –
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 2m 0h 34m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights · Burbank (BUR) to Fresno flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fresno is 0 hours the same as Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

SMO–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 204 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from FAT to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and LGB. 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 SMO to FAT

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to FAT is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 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), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).