Santa Monica to Palm Springs (SMO–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 33m XE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco ~4h 45m → ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Monica to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore SMO Routes PSP Routes SMO Live Flights PSP Live Flights PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
LAS ~3h 33m SFO ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMO → PSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
PSP → SMO
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric SMO→PSP LAX→PSP BUR→PSP
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15 2
Weekly flights – 44 1
Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights · Burbank (BUR) to Palm Springs flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palm Springs is 0 hours the same as Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Facts

SMO–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from PSP to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and LGB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).