Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs (PSP): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 47% of the last 15 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 176 km, an estimated 44 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Updated 14 November 2026 at 18:48 UTC.
Today, LAX → PSP
Sat 14 Nov · local times
OO430SkyWest Airlines190 min late
The LAX board at 10:33 shows departure at 12:40 instead of 09:30.
Landing
12:01PSP board estimate · sched 09:56
Later cancelled
0.3%of 728 past flights from Los Angeles whose board showed 70 min or more late
How the Los Angeles to Palm Springs route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LAX to PSP flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 76/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LAX–PSP?
Operators schedule morning departures around 00:14 and evening departures around 18:59 from LAX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PSP delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LAX to PSP?
Great-circle distance is 176 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 42–45 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does LAX–PSP fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 16 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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