Santa Monica to San Jose (SMO–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Monica to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 303 mi 0h 53m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and SJC, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
SFO ~3h 27m SLC ~4h 53m AUS ~8h 14m LAS ~11h 27m HND ~21h 11m
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 → SJC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
SJC → SMO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric SMO→SJC LAX→SJC BUR→SJC
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 5
Weekly flights 1 228 78
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 43m 0h 47m
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights · Burbank (BUR) to San Jose flights · Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
303 mi / 487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m.
Facts

SMO–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance303 mi / 487 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 0h 53m. The route covers 303 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMO to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO, SLC, AUS, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to SJC ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).