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Customers can fly between Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and Oakland (OAK) for joyful, simple service along the California coast<\/p>\n
Oakland, Calif.\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Service will be on JSX\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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New\u00a0JSX Flights between\u00a0Santa Monica (SMO) and Oakland (OAK)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flights between Santa Monica, CA (SMO) and Oakland, CA (OAK) will\u00a0commence\u00a0on September 14,\u00a02026\u00a0and will\u00a0operate\u00a0up to 3 times per day (2 times per day on Saturday).<\/p>\n
Introductory fares start\u00a0at\u00a0$149 one-way\u00a0and\u202finclude at least two checked bags (weight\/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and business-class legroom.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOur\u00a0Customers\u00a0tell us they want less friction and more speed when they travel within California,\u201d said\u00a0JSX CEO Alex Wilcox. \u201cThis new service between Santa Monica and Oakland is truly California\u2019s high-speed plane. From door-to-door,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0no faster, more convenient way to go from the west side of Los Angeles to the North Bay than with JSX.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome JSX\u2019s new nonstop service between Oakland and Santa Monica, expanding convenient and seamless travel options for our passengers,\u201d said\u00a0Port of Oakland Director of Aviation Craig Simon. \u201cJSX\u2019s 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The addition of Oakland further expands JSX\u2019s growing network from Santa Monica Airport, offering travelers a uniquely convenient connection between\u00a0key 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
VISUAL ASSETS:\u00a0B-roll footage<\/a>\u00a0and hi-res\u00a0imagery\u00a0<\/a>are available for your use, and we kindly ask that you refer to JSX as an \u201cair carrier\u201d or \u201cpublic charter service\u201d and not an \u201cairline\u201d.\u00a0Full route map accessible\u00a0HERE<\/a>. Customers can book tickets online at\u202fwww.jsx.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n About JSX\u00a0<\/p>\n Founded in 2016,\u00a0JSX<\/a>\u00a0is a \u2018hop-on\u2019 public charter service\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0faster 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\u2019s Best Awards, Inc. Magazine\u2019s 2024\u00a0Best in\u00a0Business, and\u00a0is the world\u2019s 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:\u00a0<\/p>\n Allowing Customers to check-in just 20 minutes before their domestic flight from dedicated private terminals (45 minutes for international flights)\u00a0<\/p>\n No long check-in lines and advanced and efficient security screening\u00a0<\/p>\n A bright, modern cabin interior featuring 30 comfortable seats with business class legroom, no middle seats, and power outlets at every row\u00a0<\/p>\n Added complimentary amenities for all Customers such as two checked bags (including golf bags, skis, and snowboards), drinks, snacks, and cocktails inflight\u00a0<\/p>\n Planeside baggage retrieval within minutes of arrival\u00a0<\/p>\n Club JSX, a generous loyalty program offering Customers tangible Rewards that are easy to\u00a0accrue\u00a0and simple to redeem\u00a0<\/p>\n Free onboard Starlink Wi-Fi across JSX\u2019s full fleet, including ATR flights, offering this service free of charge to Customers on all flights since May 2023\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n JSX flights may be booked directly through\u00a0www.jsx.com<\/a>, the JSX mobile app, or through partners JetBlue and United. JSX\u2019s 30-seat\u00a0aircraft\u00a0may be chartered for group trips, corporate events, or other travel needs. For a charter quote, please email\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information, please contact:\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n About Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Updates about current departure and arrival information, airport maps, and details about on-airport parking, shopping and dining and more, can be found at\u00a0www.oaklandairport.com<\/a>. Follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contact Click here to access the OAK media on-site request form<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t
Kaley Skantz \u2013 Airport Spokesperson, [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n