Flights from Palm Springs to Monterey

There are no direct flights from Palm Springs to Monterey. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 5h 12m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 14m

Palm Springs to Monterey at a glance

Fastest journey4h 14mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Palm Springs to Monterey

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

PSP Los Angeles (LAX) MRY

Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest

Sat08:45 PSP09:28 LAX3h 32m connection13:00 LAX13:57 MRYSkyWest + United Airlines

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 12m

PSP San Francisco (SFO) MRY

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest, NetJets

Sun09:15 PSP10:31 SFO3h 29m connection14:00 SFO14:41 MRYSkyWest

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 26m

PSP Las Vegas (LAS) MRY

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~4h 36m

PSP Phoenix (PHX) MRY

Leg 1: American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, SkyWest

One airline, one ticket ~4h 14m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 575 km357 miles
Journey time: 4h 14mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneMonterey vs Palm Springs
Currency in Monterey: USD
Airports: PSP → MRY

Flights from Palm Springs to Monterey: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palm Springs to Monterey?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Monterey?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 575 km.

Where do you change planes between Palm Springs and Monterey?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). SkyWest flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Palm Springs and Monterey?

Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Monterey: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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