Des Moines to Palm Springs (DSM–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and PSP. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 57m AAAS → AAOOPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 5h 8m ACF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAASAY → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 9m EJAG4WN → CYOWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 7h 8m G4 → AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 24h 34m AA → ACCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Also explore DSM Routes PSP Routes DSM Live Flights PSP Live Flights DSM Delays PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PHX ~4h 57m DEN ~5h 8m DFW ~6h 1m LAS ~6h 9m PDX ~7h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
280
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → PSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric DSM→PSP OMA→PSP SUX→PSP
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Palm Springs flights · Sioux City (SUX) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Facts

DSM–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from PSP to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and SUX. 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 Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).