Tucson to Santa Monica (TUS–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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454 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight 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.

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LAS Las Vegas 3h 30m WN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
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Tucson to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
454 mi 1h 14m nonstop

TUS–SMO 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 TUS to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
LAS ~3h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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
TUS → SMO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
SMO → TUS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric TUS→SMO PHX→SMO
Distance from TUS – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 67% –
Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 454 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from SMO to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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 TUS to SMO

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to SMO is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 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 Phoenix (PHX).