San Francisco to Palm Springs (SFO–TRM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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445 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SNA Santa Ana ~3h 31m ACASBA → Santa Ana (SNA) to Palm Springs flights
BOI Boise ~5h 8m ACASCM → Boise (BOI) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
445 mi 1h nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and TRM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TRM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
SNA ~3h 31m BOI ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → TRM
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
TRM → SFO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
Metric SFO→TRM OAK→TRM SJC→TRM
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 1h 2m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 44% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs flights · San Jose (SJC) to Palm Springs flights · Monterey (MRY) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palm Springs is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · TRM: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
445 mi / 716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–TRM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance445 mi / 716 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TRM
Full nameJacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTRM / KTRM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation-115 ft / -35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to TRM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 445 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from TRM to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and MRY. 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 SFO to TRM

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to TRM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to TRM is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 445 miles (716 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).