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

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Santa Monica to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 134 mi 0h 50m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

SMO–TRM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 134 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMO–TRM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to TRM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
Metric SMO→TRM LAX→TRM SNA→TRM
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 5
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 28m 0h 21m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO 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 Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · TRM: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
134 mi / 216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.
Facts

SMO–TRM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance134 mi / 216 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 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 SMO to TRM flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 134 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, LAS, SJC, OAK, SFO, PHX, SLC, SAT, AUS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TRM to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SMO to TRM

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) are connected by nonstop service from JSX.

SMO to TRM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to TRM ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 134 miles (216 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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