Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
The distance between Santa Ana and Palm Springs is 79 miles as the crow flies - and in the Epic E1000, that translates to roughly ~25 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 John Wayne Airport, 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 Coachella Valley.This route is a natural fit for FlyEpic's ownership model. Whether it's a recurring business commitment, a weekend at one of Coachella Valley's standout destinations, or simply the desire to make the most of limited time, the economics of fractional ownership make Santa Ana to Palm Springs a route you can fly without overthinking the cost.
John Wayne Airport
54 ft MSL
Orange County's primary aviation hub - 5 miles from Newport Beach and the South OC coastal corridor
5,700 ft runway with noise abatement procedures standard for all aircraft - E1000 compliant
FBO services with private terminal access, ideal for Newport Beach, Irvine, and Laguna Beach clientele
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


