Santa Monica to San Diego (SMO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight
No nonstop service between SMO and SAN. Nearest airports to SMO with scheduled service: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 6 mi) · Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA, 84 mi) · Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 9 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 15m XE → ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Monica to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SMO Routes SAN Routes SMO Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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 → SAN
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
SAN → SMO
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SMO→SAN LAX→SAN HHR→SAN
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 9 mi
Nonstop airlines – 23 1
Weekly flights – 190 –
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to San Diego flights · Burbank (BUR) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

SMO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

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).