Washington to Palm Springs (DCA–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 7h 9m AA AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 7h 26m ACF9UA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 33m AAASDL ACCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 36m AAAYCX AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 15m AAWN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 13m ASFJNZ ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
SEA Seattle 17h 37m ASAYDL ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 20h 55m DL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 29h 58m AS AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
SAN San Diego ~7h 34m AS San Diego (SAN) to Palm Springs flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DCA and PSP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
709
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → PSP
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
84%
Return
PSP → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PSP delays →

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric DCA→PSP IAD→PSP BWI→PSP
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 3:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles.
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from PSP to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and ILG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Wilmington (ILG).