Los Angeles International Airport
KLAX, Los Angeles, CA
6 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica
LAX airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Santa Monica (SMO)
Santa Monica Airport is a few minutes from downtown Santa Monica and about 20 minutes from eastern Malibu.
- Codes
- SMO / KSMO
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Airport is a few minutes from downtown Santa Monica and about 20 minutes from eastern Malibu.
- The runway was shortened to 3,500 feet in 2017, so it suits turboprops and smaller light jets only.
- The city plans to close the airport at the end of 2028; larger jets use Van Nuys or LAX.
Planning a trip to Santa Monica? See the Santa Monica private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills.
Flight Times to Santa Monica
Estimated one-way times and prices to SMO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,453 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,338 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,246 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,747 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,390 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 333 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 235 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,590 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Airports Near Santa Monica
Alternatives when SMO is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport
KHHR, Hawthorne, CA
9 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (about 4,900 ft)
About 2 miles to SoFi Stadium
Hawthorne airport guideHollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport
KBUR, Burbank, CA
14 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (6,886 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Burbank and 12 miles to downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood Burbank airport guideVan Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
14 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guideZamperini Field
KTOA, Torrance, CA
16 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 11L/29R (5,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach
Torrance (Zamperini Field) airport guideLong Beach International Airport
KLGB, Long Beach, CA
22 miles from SMO
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,000 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Long Beach
Long Beach airport guideSanta Monica Private Jet Questions
How far is Santa Monica from town?
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills.