San Luis Obispo, California

Private charter · PSP → SBP

Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo

255 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs to San Luis County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo, 255 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
255 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
PSPPalm SpringsSBPSan Luis Obispo
PSP → SBP255 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Palm Springs

Airports in Palm Springs

  • PSP

    Major airport

    Palm Springs International Airport

    Palm Springs · KPSP

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • TRM

    Commercial airport

    Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

    Palm Springs · KTRM

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    8,500 ft

  • UDD

    Regional airport

    Bermuda Dunes Airport

    Bermuda Dunes · KUDD

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • BNG

    Regional airport

    Banning Municipal Airport

    Banning · KBNG

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,955 ft

  • HMT

    Regional airport

    Hemet Ryan Airport

    Hemet · KHMT

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,315 ft

  • KL22

    Regional airport

    Yucca Valley Airport

    Yucca Valley

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,363 ft

Arriving San Luis Obispo

Airports in San Luis Obispo

  • SBP

    Commercial airport

    San Luis County Regional Airport

    San Luis Obispo · KSBP

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • PRB

    Commercial airport

    Paso Robles Municipal Airport

    Paso Robles · KPRB

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,008 ft

  • SMX

    Commercial airport

    Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

    Santa Maria · KSMX

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    8,004 ft

When you land

Things to do in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo grew up around a Spanish mission founded in 1772, and today it is the county seat and the cultural center of California’s Central Coast. Cal Poly is the largest employer and gives the city a lively, educated college-town feel, while county government, health care, tourism, wine and a growing technology sector fill out the economy. Downtown’s creekside paths, historic buildings and Thursday night farmers market are regularly cited as reasons people relocate here.

  1. 01

    Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

    The fifth of California’s missions still serves as a parish church, and its museum and adjacent Mission Plaza along San Luis Creek form the heart of downtown.

  2. 02

    Downtown Farmers’ Market

    Every Thursday evening, Higuera Street closes to traffic for local produce, barbecue smoke, street performers and crowds of students, families and visitors.

  3. 03

    Madonna Inn

    Known for its pink decor and individually themed guest rooms, this roadside landmark is worth a stop for a slice of cake in its dining room or coffee shop.

  4. 04

    Bishop Peak

    The tallest of the volcanic Nine Sisters peaks offers a moderate hike to rocky summit views over the city, the Los Osos Valley and the coast.

  5. 05

    Edna Valley Wineries

    Just southeast of town, cool ocean breezes make the Edna Valley well suited to chardonnay and pinot noir, with tasting rooms set among the vineyards.

  6. 06

    Avila Beach and Pismo Beach

    Sheltered Avila Beach has a small waterfront and a working pier, while Pismo Beach offers a long sandy shoreline, clam chowder and surfing a few miles south.

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Questions

Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo flights

How long is a private flight from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 255 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo use?

You can depart from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), or Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) and arrive at San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB), or Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Palm Springs and San Luis Obispo?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from San Luis Obispo back to Palm Springs are priced the same way.

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San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs

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