Minneapolis to Palm Springs (MSP–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,452 mi airlines 29/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY615
SY Sun Country
738
6:36 AM
CDT T2
8:24 AM
PDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2565
DL Delta
739
9:15 AM
CDT T1
11:05 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL368
DL Delta
739
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:49 PM
PDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1536
DL Delta
739
12:36 PM
CDT T1
2:24 PM
PDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY617
SY Sun Country
738
3:54 PM
CDT T2
5:38 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY616
SY Sun Country
738
9:27 AM
PDT
2:48 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2565
DL Delta
739
12:10 PM
PDT
5:32 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL368
DL Delta
739
1:54 PM
PDT
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1536
DL Delta
739
4:04 PM
PDT TM
9:28 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY618
SY Sun Country
738
6:38 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Palm Springs
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,452 mi 3h 7m nonstop -2h behind 54 1-stop hubs

MSP–PSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,452 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 739 3h48-3h50 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 7 738 3h44-3h48 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: SY (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to PSP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,858
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → PSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → PSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,452 mi / 2,336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m to 3h 50m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,452 mi / 2,336 km
Flight time3h 7m to 3h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 3h 7m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,452 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PSP. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HDN, SCF, SAF, GRR, FSD, DAL, ELP, OMA, EGE, PWK, BOI, CGF, MCI, HOU, STL, PDK, BNA, TEB, MSY, APF, SAV, HPN, YUL, SRQ, BED, BFI, PBI, MIA, AUS, MDW, IAH, PHX, SLC, LAS, YYC, YEG, ORD, DEN, SFO, SUS, LAX, SEA, DFW, YVR, SAN, PDX, SJC, YYZ, ATL, CLT, IAD, EWR, SMF and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PSP to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 MSP to PSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PSP ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,452 miles (2,336 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HDN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.