Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Monica (SMO)

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Flight from San Francisco to Santa Monica (SFO - SMO) route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Monica Municipal
Distance
531 km

San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Francisco to Santa Monica 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Santa Monica from San Francisco whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Santa Monica Municipal, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San Francisco to Santa Monica today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Francisco Intl., SFO to Santa Monica Municipal, SMO 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Francisco to Santa Monica—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Santa Monica from San Francisco currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Santa Monica  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Santa Monica from San Francisco 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Santa Monica with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Airport to Santa Monica Airport?
Pack your bags, because round-trip flights between San Francisco Airport and Santa Monica Airport start from . That's based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can increase quickly, so book now to get the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Airport to Santa Monica Airport?
This differs between air carriers, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SMO that have flexible change policies?
Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SMO offering flexible change policies are available from several carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter when searching. You'll only need to pay the fare difference, without any added fees to worry about.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)?
That movie you've been wanting to see will just have to wait — the flight distance between SFO and SMO is only 540 kilometres. The captain will be instructing you to put your seat upright for touchdown before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to Santa Monica Airport?
Right now, no airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SMO. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stop. To get the best price and connections, lock in your fare well ahead of time.
Are SFO to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Fares from SFO to SMO are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may nab a great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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