Santa Monica to Seattle (SMO–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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950 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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.

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Santa Monica to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
950 mi 2h 30m nonstop

SMO–SEA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
LAS ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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 → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
SEA → SMO
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric SMO→SEA LAX→SEA BUR→SEA
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 39 6
Weekly flights ~1 747 150
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 10m 2h 22m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights · Burbank (BUR) to Seattle flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
950 mi / 1,528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SMO–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance950 mi / 1,528 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 950 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
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 SEA

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to SEA is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 950 miles (1,528 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).