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

MSP Airport Page →
1,452 mi airlines 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 54m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL368+1
DL Delta
739
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:49 PM
PDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1105
DL Delta
739
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:35 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY617
SY Sun Country
738
3:18 PM
CDT T2
4:59 PM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1105
DL Delta
739
1:42 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL368+1
DL Delta
739
1:54 PM
PDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3201cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
3:30 PM
PDT
8:51 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY618
SY Sun Country
738
5:48 PM
PDT
11:06 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Palm Springs
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,452 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind 101 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 101 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 8 739 3h35-3h49 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 3h41 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 33%)
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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,591
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.

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 10m to 3h 49m.
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 10m to 3h 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 19 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 10m to 3h 49m. The route covers 1,452 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PSP. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HDN, SCF, BJC, EGE, APA, SAF, RDM, ABQ, MKC, ONT, CLD, FSD, VNY, ASE, SAN, OMA, TUS, JAC, MOT, MRY, PWK, SBA, SNA, BZN, PWA, JVL, BFI, LNK, UGN, APC, GRR, STS, OAK, OSU, BOI, SAT, MCI, DAL, CGF, YWG, SGR, DAY, MDW, YQR, STL, GSO, HOU, PIT, YEG, PDK, RDU, ELP, BWI, MSY, AGS, SAV, VRB, TTN, CLT, SFB, YYZ, SUA, OPF, APF, YUL, MCO, TEB, BNA, HPN, FLL, ISM, BED, SRQ, PBI, BOS, MIA, NAS, ANC, AUS, SXM, HND, DFW, LAX, LAS, SMF, DEN, ORD, SFO, PHX, YVR, SEA, SLC, YYC, SJC, IAH, ATL, AZA, PDX, IAD, JFK and EWR. 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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PSP ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,452 miles (2,336 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HDN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.