Santa Monica to Oakland (SMO–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Monica to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1h 29m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and OAK, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SLC ~4h 50m AUS ~9h 8m LAS ~14h 0m HND ~20h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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 → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → SMO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric SMO→OAK LAX→OAK HHR→OAK
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 9 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 83 1
Flight time 1h 29m 0h 49m 1h 3m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Oakland flights · Burbank (BUR) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Facts

SMO–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Oakland route.
Route details
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, AUS, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, HHR and BUR. 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 OAK

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

SMO to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to OAK ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Hawthorne (HHR) and Burbank (BUR).