San Francisco to Palm Springs (SFO–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–PSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 420 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 53 | 319, 738, E75L, E7W | 1h46-1h59 | Star Alliance | AC, EK | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FJ, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | 32 | E75 | 1h36-1h45 | Oneworld | FJ, HA, JL, KE, QF, QR | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Palm Springs from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→PSP | SQL→PSP | OAK→PSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 154 | – | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 1h 38m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · PSP: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–PSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to PSP
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, TWY and United Airlines. With 154 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PSP ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 420 miles (677 km). There are approximately 154 weekly flights outbound and 166 return, totaling 320 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 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 San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).