Santa Monica to Las Vegas (SMO–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMO–LAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 235 miles in approximately 0h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE JSX | 14 | AT4 | 1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Santa Monica
| Metric | SMO→LAS | LAX→LAS | BUR→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMO | – | 6 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 28 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 451 | 197 |
| Flight time | 0h 43m | 0h 38m | 0h 39m |
Travel Essentials
SMO: PDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
SMO–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMO to LAS
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMO to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMO to LAS ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 235 miles (378 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).