PSP Today
Rough day. Departures at 62%, arrivals slightly worse at 58%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at PSP. 62% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 54%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is 65 miles away and running 94% today. If your route is available from both airports, ONT is the better bet right now.
PSP Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Palm Springs International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 43-point swing at PSP. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 82%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 40%. Currently at 62%, well below the morning numbers. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (66% vs 72%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PSP has been bouncing between 44% and 84%. Best day was Mar 4 at 84%. Worst was Feb 18 at 44%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how PSP runs.
About PSP Delays
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 62% on-time departures and 58% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Palm Springs International Airport has averaged 66% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Palm Springs International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include ONT (Ontario International Airport), SNA (John Wayne Orange County International Airport), SAN (San Diego International Airport), LGB (Long Beach International Airport) and LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). When PSP is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Palm Springs International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.