Santa Monica to Reno (SMO–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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386 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 42m XE → F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco ~4h 14m → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
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Santa Monica to Reno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
386 mi 1h 24m nonstop

SMO–RNO 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 Reno (RNO) Reno to Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
LAS ~3h 42m SFO ~4h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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 → RNO
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
Return
RNO → 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. RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric SMO→RNO LAX→RNO BUR→RNO
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15 4
Weekly flights – 133 19
Flight time 1h 24m 0h 56m 0h 53m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights · Burbank (BUR) to Reno flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
386 mi / 621 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m gate to gate.
Facts

SMO–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Reno route.
Route details
Distance386 mi / 621 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 386 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from RNO 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 RNO

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to RNO is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 386 miles (621 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).