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How to get fromSanta Monica to Palmaby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Palma by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane LAX - PMI
    17h 8m
    €196–658

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ibiza Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ibiza Airport (IBZ)plane plane LAX - IBZ
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ibiza to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    22h 6m
    €252–795

  3. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BFL - PMI
    23h 55m
    €315–1,012

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LAX - BCN
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    24h 21m
    €376–1,250

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Menorca Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Menorca Airport (MAH)plane plane LAX - MAH
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Maó to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    25h 45m
    €256–1,026

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,877 km
  • Duration: 17h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Palma, Spain?

Iberia, Swiss, and seven other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) twice daily.

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