PSP to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 677 km (420 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to PSP).
How far is it from Palm Springs to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 677 km (420 mi, 365 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from PSP to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly northwest of PSP.
How is the PSP to SFO route written in code?
The pair is written PSP-SFO in IATA codes and KPSP-KSFO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Palm Springs International Airport is PSP (KPSP), San Francisco International Airport is SFO (KSFO).
| PSP | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Palm Springs International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPSP | KSFO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 477 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #514 | #46 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SFO sits 464 ft (141 m) lower than PSP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PSP to SFO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, KL, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Palm Springs from San Francisco?
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 677 km (420 mi, 365 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PSP to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between PSP and SFO takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from PSP?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly northwest of Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
Which airlines fly PSP to SFO?
1 airline appear on the PSP-SFO route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines.
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