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

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Palm Springs to Santa Monica
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 134 mi 0h 55m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

TRM–SMO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 134 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TRM–SMO 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 TRM to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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 Santa Monica from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric TRM→SMO PSP→SMO
Distance from TRM – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 32m
Palm Springs (PSP) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of TRM with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
134 mi / 216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

TRM–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance134 mi / 216 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: TRM
Full nameJacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTRM / KTRM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation-115 ft / -35 m
Destination: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TRM to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 134 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, LAS, OAK, SJC, SFO, SLC, COS, AUS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMO to TRM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. 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 TRM to SMO

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

TRM to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TRM to SMO ranges from 0 hours 55 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 3 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).