Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
The distance between Palm Springs and Eastsound is 1079 miles as the crow flies - and in the Epic E1000, that translates to roughly ~3 hr 10 min at cruise altitude. By car, the same journey demands hours of highway time through corridors that rarely cooperate. For FlyEpic owners, that tradeoff disappears entirely.Departing from Palm Springs International, you're airborne within minutes of arriving at the FBO - no security theater, no gate holds, no middle seats. The Epic E1000 climbs to 34,000 feet in under 20 minutes, where Starlink WiFi keeps you connected while the terrain scrolls beneath you. By the time most travelers are settling into their drive, you're already on the ground in Orcas Island.This route is a natural fit for FlyEpic's ownership model. Whether it's a recurring business commitment, a weekend at one of San Juan Islands's standout destinations, or simply the desire to make the most of limited time, the economics of fractional ownership make Palm Springs to Eastsound a route you can fly without overthinking the cost.
Palm Springs International
477 ft MSL
Located 1.5 miles from Downtown Palm Springs with direct access to Coachella Valley resort communities
Two parallel runways (10,000 ft) ensuring all-weather reliability and zero capacity constraints
Year-round VFR conditions - 300+ sunny days annually with minimal weather-related delays
Orcas Island Airport
31 ft MSL
The only practical way to reach Orcas Island quickly - the ferry from Anacortes runs 2+ hours each way
2,900 ft turf/asphalt strip serving light aircraft with stunning San Juan Island approach scenery
Gateway to Rosario Resort, Moran State Park, and the island's private waterfront estate community


