San Diego to Palm Springs (SAN–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY8273
SY Sun Country
738
12:25 PM
PDT T1
1:15 PM
PDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 85 mi 0h 25m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

SAN–PSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 85 miles in approximately 0h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 0h50 67%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to PSP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,394
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
SAN → PSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
Return
PSP → SAN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → PSP delays →

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric SAN→PSP SNA→PSP ONT→PSP
Distance from SAN 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 24m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
85 mi / 137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m to 0h 50m.

SAN–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance85 mi / 137 km
Flight time0h 25m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 0h 25m to 0h 50m. The route covers 85 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SAN to PSP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, SCF, ABQ, SAF, STS, HDN, SUN, EGE, DAL, BOI, BFI, RDM, DWH, OMA, HOU, MCI, MSY, STL, CGF, APF, BNA, PBI, ELP, TEB, BED, MIA, SMF, LAX, LAS, OAK, SFO, PAE, SLC, PHX, DEN, MDW, SJC, PDX, IAH, SEA, AUS, ORD, DFW, YYZ, CLT, MSP, YYC, YVR, JFK, IAD, FLL, ATL, TRK and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PSP to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SAN to PSP

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to PSP ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 85 miles (137 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).