Palm Springs to Los Angeles (PSP–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PSP–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, NZ | 7 | E7W | 1h11 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Palm Springs
| Metric | PSP→LAX | SBD→LAX | CLD→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PSP | – | 46 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | – | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PSP: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PSP–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PSP to LAX
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways, SkyWest Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PSP to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PSP to LAX ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).