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

IAD Airport Page →
2,184 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 55m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2150
UA United
B38M
9:00 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
PDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1084
UA United
B38M
1:15 PM
PDT
9:04 PM
EDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,184 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind 111 1-stop hubs

IAD–PSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,184 miles in approximately 5h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 B38M 5h46 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to PSP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
111
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,661
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 5h 46m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

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.
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).

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
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections111 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 5h 46m. The route covers 2,184 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to PSP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, GRR, RIL, MKC, OSU, CGF, PWA, BJC, ASE, TUS, EGE, CLD, APA, PWK, OMA, UGN, FSD, MAF, ACT, ENW, DWH, VNY, SCF, PIT, AGS, DPA, RDU, ABQ, OXR, HDN, RDM, MDW, SNA, PDK, JVL, SBA, TTN, FTW, HPN, PSF, SUS, APC, DAY, TME, DAL, SAN, SGR, CLT, ELP, SAT, NUQ, SJC, PRC, TEB, SAV, MRY, JAC, OPF, NAS, VRB, CCR, PBI, BZN, HOU, SUA, APF, STS, SFB, ISM, MCI, BED, MCO, YYZ, BFI, YUL, FLL, STL, OAK, AMA, SRQ, MSY, BOS, MIA, YEG, BNA, YQB, GYR, MSP, SLC, SXM, GSO, AUS, ANC, HND, LBG, ORD, YYC, IAH, EWR, DEN, LAS, LAX, DFW, ATL, PHX, SEA, SFO, SMF, JFK, PDX and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PSP ranges from 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,184 miles (3,514 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).