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Cheap Tickets to Santa Monica

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,323 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,323
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,323 found 1 hour ago
Air Canada
Fri, 13 Feb - Thu, 26 Mar
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,332 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,332
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 13 Feb from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at NZ$1,332 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,340 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,340
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,340 found 1 hour ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, 13 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,396 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,396
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Feb from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 26 Feb, priced at NZ$1,396 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,453 Return, found 19 hours ago
NZ$1,453
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at NZ$1,453 found 19 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Santa Monica's airport?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the most frequently utilized airport in Santa Monica.
How far is Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) from central Santa Monica?
It's 11 kilometres from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to downtown Santa Monica. Make things easier by researching the fastest way of commuting from the airport to the city centre before you land.
What airport is best to fly into Santa Monica?
A flight to Santa Monica means stepping off the plane at either Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) or Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). The first is 11 kilometres away from the city centre. The second is 40 kilometres away.
How many airlines fly to Santa Monica?
There are a total of 69 air carriers connecting Santa Monica with 155 airports globally.
Which airlines fly to Santa Monica?
Santa Monica receives the highest number of flights from Southwest Airlines, Delta and United Airlines with Southwest Airlines being the preferred choice of carrier. Las Vegas is the most popular city for travellers to depart from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santa Monica?
Arranging an unforgettable Santa Monica getaway is a cinch when there are 4 841 direct flights every week to choose from.
Where are the most popular flights to Santa Monica departing from?
Travellers frequently depart from Las Vegas, San Francisco and New York airports when heading to Santa Monica.
How long is the flight to Santa Monica Airport?
If it's Las Vegas you're leaving behind, you'll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 16 minutes before you arrive in Santa Monica. Terminal to terminal from San Francisco takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes and from New York, it's 6 hours and 28 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Monica?
If you'd like to save some cash on your trip to Santa Monica, listen up! As any seasoned traveller will tell you, don't leave booking until the last minute. Prices are usually more expensive just prior to the departure date. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has more than one airport, you may be able to nab a better deal by flying into a less busy terminal. Last of all, another simple way to save some cash is be ready to book fast. If you stumble on a terrific deal, don't think twice — grab it while you can.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Santa Monica?
We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight a pleasant experience. Follow our insider tips and you'll be zooming through the airport and enjoying Santa Monica in no time flat. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • Firstly, and most importantly, pack in your passport, official ID, bank cards and vital medications. Next, you'll want some extra in-flight entertainment to while away the hours. A juicy book and a laptop crammed with your favourite shows are good options. If you intend to catch more than just forty winks, a quality neck pillow and some noise-cancelling headphones will also be useful. Finally, leave some space for a toothbrush and some deodorant to ensure you step off the plane looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) won't be allowed on. Sharp or pointed objects, like your precious pocket knife, and dangerous products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosols and gasoline, are also restricted.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Go for comfort over style. Prepare for changes in temperature by layering up, and pick flat, slightly roomy shoes like sneakers.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clots forming due to poor circulation and inactivity, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression tights or socks.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Santa Monica?
The answer is — be prepared. We've put together some handy tips and tricks for a hassle-free trip through airport security. Look out Santa Monica, here you come:

  • Airport security personnel first need to determine that you have a valid passport and boarding pass before anything else. Keep them close by.
  • Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as your turn draws near.
  • All electronic devices, including your phone and tablet, will also need to be separately scanned.
  • Any liquids or gels, such as hair oil or hand cream, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
  • It's also likely that you'll need to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a clever idea.
  • Sharp or pointed items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked baggage.

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Travel information

Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
LAX
Destination city name
Los Angeles
Return price
NZ$1,193

Trending flights to Santa Monica

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,323 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,323
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,323 found 1 hour ago

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