Cheap flights to Santa Monica

Popular airports near Santa Monica

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 22 min 6 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 36 min 15 mi
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 2 hr 3 min 116 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 52 min 42 mi

When to fly to Santa Monica

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr – May
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Mar, Jul – Sep
Most popular and higher prices

About Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Santa Monica

Beach season is May–Aug, when it's warm, dry and sunny. Budget accommodations are also popular during college spring break (Mar–Apr). Spectators gather at the finish line for the Los Angeles Marathon (Feb). The Main Street Summer SOULstice (Jun) is a free music festival with family-oriented activities. Winter is mild, with regular rain Dec–Mar.
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