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Airports near Santa Monica (SMO)
10 airports within driving distance of Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
LAX — Los Angeles International Airport Major hub Los Angeles, United States | 6 mi (9 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HHR — Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Hawthorne, United States | 9 mi (15 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BUR — Bob Hope Airport Burbank, United States | 14 mi (22 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
VNY — Van Nuys Airport Van Nuys, United States | 14 mi (22 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TOA — Zamperini Field Torrance, United States | 16 mi (26 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
WHP — Whiteman Airport Los Angeles, United States | 17 mi (27 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LGB — Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport Long Beach, United States | 22 mi (35 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
EMT — San Gabriel Valley Airport El Monte, United States | 24 mi (39 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FUL — Fullerton Municipal Airport Fullerton, United States | 29 mi (46 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NTD — Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Point Mugu, United States | 39 mi (63 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Santa Monica?
Besides Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), travelers can use Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 6 mi), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 9 mi), Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 14 mi), Van Nuys Airport (VNY, 14 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Santa Monica at once?
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