Detroit to Palm Springs (DTW–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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 9m AFDLKE WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 24m AAAMDL AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 39m AFAMDL ACCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 47m AAAFAM AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 7h 1m ACAFDL ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 35m AFDLKE ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
SEA Seattle 8h 54m AFASAY ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 14h 19m DLVS AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
YYC Calgary 21h 20m WS WS Calgary (YYC) to Palm Springs flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
900
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
DTW → PSP
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
75%
Return
PSP → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PSP delays →

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric DTW→PSP GRR→PSP
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City.
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PSP to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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 Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).