GETTING HERE & AROUND

More Flights, More Often at PSP
Travelers to Greater Palm Springs have more air flight options than ever, thanks to new airlines servicing Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and new nonstop destinations, as well as increased service and longer periods of service. PSP now offers 12 airlines flying nonstop to PSP from 32 destinations, and connecting from more than 500 destinations worldwide.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing is available at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). For details, click here.  Visit gettested.ruhealth.org for county and state-run locations.

No Stress, No Lines Equals Productivity
Traveling through Palm Springs International Airport sets the
tone for your meeting or relaxing vacation in Greater Palm Springs. Passengers exchange long lines and wait times at most airports for a relaxing open-air stroll along outdoor walkways and lushly landscaped courtyards with gardens, water features and original artwork.

In fact, PSP’s tranquil environment is just one of the reasons why Palm Springs International Airport was named one of the “Top 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in America” by SmarterTravel.com.

Of course, peak season and holiday travel can impact travel times, so it is highly recommended to arrive at least 90 minutes early to allow for parking, ticketing and screening.

More Airport Options Close By

If it is more convenient to fly into another Southern California destination, you have four major airport choices, all within an approximate two-hour drive or less from Greater Palm Springs. Ontario International Airport is a favorite choice, just over a one-hour drive away. The full-service airport offers nonstop commercial jet service from 18 major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan, and connecting service from many domestic and international destinations, averaging 64 daily departures offered by 8 air carriers.

ONT: Ontario International Airport (1 hour 15 minute drive)
SNA: John Wayne Airport – Orange County (1 hour 30 minute drive)
LAX: Los Angeles International Airport (2 hour drive)
SAN: San Diego International Airport [2 hour 15 minute drive]

Other regional airports include:
LAS: Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (4-hour drive)
PHX: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (4-hour drive)

"I look forward to arriving at the Palm Springs airport. There is something special about the moment that I step out of the gate area and out into the clean desert air. The view is spectacular and I can feel the stress just dropping off of me. Within 5 minutes, I've got my luggage and am on my way. It doesn't get much easier!"

Darlene W. Somers, CMP
Senior Meetings Manager
Association Management Center