Customers can fly between Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and Oakland (OAK) for joyful, simple service along the California coast
Oakland, Calif. – June 25, 2026: JSX, the award-winning air carrier dedicated to seamless and simplified air travel for all, today announces new non-stop flights between Santa Monica, CA (SMO) and Oakland, CA (OAK). Seats are now on sale for flights beginning September 14, 2026.
Service will be on JSX’s state-of-the-art ATR 42-600 aircraft, equipped with 30 spacious seats and free Starlink Wi-Fi. With the ease of flying from Santa Monica Airport, travelers for business and leisure will enjoy an unrivaled level of convenience that removes the friction from regional flying.
New JSX Flights between Santa Monica (SMO) and Oakland (OAK)
- Flights between Santa Monica, CA (SMO) and Oakland, CA (OAK) will commence on September 14, 2026 and will operate up to 3 times per day (2 times per day on Saturday).
- Introductory fares start at $149 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.
- Customers check in 20-30 minutes before departure from dedicated private terminals in Santa Monica and Oakland, bypassing traditional airport crowds with advanced, frictionless security
“Our Customers tell us they want less friction and more speed when they travel within California,” said JSX CEO Alex Wilcox. “This new service between Santa Monica and Oakland is truly California’s high-speed plane. From door-to-door, there’s no faster, more convenient way to go from the west side of Los Angeles to the North Bay than with JSX.”
“We’re excited to welcome JSX’s new nonstop service between Oakland and Santa Monica, expanding convenient and seamless travel options for our passengers,” said Port of Oakland Director of Aviation Craig Simon. “JSX’s continued growth, building on existing service to Burbank, Carlsbad, and Las Vegas, enhances connectivity and provides travelers with more flexible, comfortable choices for reaching key destinations.”
The addition of Oakland further expands JSX’s growing network from Santa Monica Airport, offering travelers a uniquely convenient connection between key California markets. By combining the ease of a private terminal experience with the attainability of public charter flying, JSX continues to deliver on its mission to make flying a joyful, simple experience.
VISUAL ASSETS: B-roll footage and hi-res imagery are available for your use, and we kindly ask that you refer to JSX as an “air carrier” or “public charter service” and not an “airline”. Full route map accessible HERE. Customers can book tickets online at www.jsx.com.
About JSX
Founded in 2016, JSX is a ‘hop-on’ public charter service that’s faster on the ground, more comfortable in the air, and competitively priced. JSX has been recognized by Fast Company as a 2026 Industry Innovator, Travel + Leisure as the #1 Domestic Airline in the 2024 and 2025 World’s Best Awards, Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Best in Business, and is the world’s only Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Five-Star Regional Airline for a sixth consecutive year. JSX serves 29 airports across the United States and Mexico with a fleet of 54 Embraer jets and 3 ATR turboprops. With over 1,200 Crewmembers, JSX links popular leisure and business destinations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Texas, offering industry-leading benefits including:
- Allowing Customers to check-in just 20 minutes before their domestic flight from dedicated private terminals (45 minutes for international flights)
- No long check-in lines and advanced and efficient security screening
- A bright, modern cabin interior featuring 30 comfortable seats with business class legroom, no middle seats, and power outlets at every row
- Added complimentary amenities for all Customers such as two checked bags (including golf bags, skis, and snowboards), drinks, snacks, and cocktails inflight
- Planeside baggage retrieval within minutes of arrival
- Club JSX, a generous loyalty program offering Customers tangible Rewards that are easy to accrue and simple to redeem
- Free onboard Starlink Wi-Fi across JSX’s full fleet, including ATR flights, offering this service free of charge to Customers on all flights since May 2023
JSX flights may be booked directly through www.jsx.com, the JSX mobile app, or through partners JetBlue and United. JSX’s 30-seat aircraft may be chartered for group trips, corporate events, or other travel needs. For a charter quote, please email [email protected].
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About Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region’s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.
Updates about current departure and arrival information, airport maps, and details about on-airport parking, shopping and dining and more, can be found at www.oaklandairport.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Kaley Skantz – Airport Spokesperson, [email protected]