Dulles to Palm Springs (IAD–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
2,184 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 13m AVAZCM → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 18m AZEJAET → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 27m AAAZEJA → ACCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 28m DLKEUA → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 48m AAASAT → AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 13m AZCAET → ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
SEA Seattle 9h 32m ASAVAY → ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs flights
SMF Sacramento 17h 52m SNUA → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 20h 24m AVOSSN → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 27h 20m SNUA → AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,184 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind

IAD–PSP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,184 miles in 5h 46m.

Also explore IAD Routes PSP Routes IAD Live Flights PSP Live Flights IAD Delays PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DEN ~7h 13m SAN ~7h 18m LAS ~7h 18m AMA ~7h 24m LAX ~7h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
870
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
IAD → PSP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
33%
Return
PSP → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric IAD→PSP BWI→PSP
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 46m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 84% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
2,184 mi / 3,514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 46m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance2,184 mi / 3,514 km
Flight time5h 46m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take about 5h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,184 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to PSP: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from PSP to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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.

Flights from IAD to PSP

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PSP is about 5 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,184 miles (3,514 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).