Los Angeles to Palm Springs (LAX–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ2813+1
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
8:30 AM
PDT T8
9:44 AM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2011+1
CM Copa
E7W
4:48 PM
PDT T7
5:51 PM
PDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5370
UA United
E7W
6:45 PM
PDT T7
7:49 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5345
UA United
E7W
8:20 PM
PDT T7
9:23 PM
PDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4004+2
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:20 PM
PDT T8
9:23 PM
PDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5461
UA United
E7W
9:26 PM
PDT T7
10:30 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5542
UA United
E7W
7:09 AM
PDT
8:20 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2812+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
7:14 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2016+1
CM Copa
E7W
7:19 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4217+2
AC Air Canada
E7W
2:12 PM
PDT
3:23 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Palm Springs
6 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 109 mi 1h 3m nonstop 112 1-stop hubs

LAX–PSP is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, NZ 15 E7W 1h03-1h04 76% Star Alliance AC, CM, NZ
AA American Airlines 2 76% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 0 76% Oneworld
BA British Airways 0 76% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 76% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (2 flights/wk, 12%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to PSP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,802
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric LAX→PSP LGB→PSP SNA→PSP
Distance from LAX 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 4
Weekly flights 36 1 1
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 27m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palm Springs is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 14m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights36 out / 24 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 14m. The route covers 109 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from LAX to PSP. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, CLD, LGB, SAN, SNA, SBA, SBP, SCF, NUQ, APC, PGA, CCR, MRY, HWD, FAT, GYR, TUS, ABQ, DRO, PRC, EGE, RIL, GUC, HDN, ELP, SAF, BJC, ASE, RDM, BLI, BFI, SUN, APA, MKC, JAC, BOI, BZN, FTW, SAT, PAE, YLW, GDL, DAL, TUL, SGR, YYJ, OMA, LNK, HOU, YEG, PWK, YWG, MCI, UGN, SUS, CGF, MSY, SAV, PDK, MDW, STL, OPF, AGS, SUA, VRB, GSO, APF, FLL, RDU, PIT, PBI, MCO, NAS, CLT, BWI, BNA, HPN, TTN, TEB, MIA, YYZ, ANC, YUL, BED, BOS, HND, SXM, OAK, ANE, SMF, LAS, SLC, SFO, PHX, STS, DEN, SJC, ORD, IAD, SEA, DFW, IAH, PDX, LBG, MSP, YYC, YVR, AUS, EWR, ATL, JFK and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PSP to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, SNA and ONT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to PSP

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to PSP ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).