Des Moines to Palm Springs (DSM–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
DEN Denver 5h 26m ACF9UA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 3m AAAS AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 19m G4WN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 23m AAASAY AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 13h 14m G4 AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 24h 37m AA ACCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
SNA Santa Ana ~5h 40m G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Palm Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 3m AFAMDL SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Palm Springs flights
AUS Austin ~6h 42m G4 WN Austin (AUS) to Palm Springs flights
MDW Chicago ~7h 5m WN Chicago (MDW) 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
316
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
DSM → PSP
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → PSP delays →

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 1
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

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.

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
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
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 Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).