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

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Dulles to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,184 mi 5h 45m nonstop -3h behind 61 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes PSP Routes IAD Live Flights PSP Live Flights IAD Delays PSP Delays
Carriers on this route

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 5 738 5h45 66% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to PSP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GRR ~5h 37m DAL ~6h 24m SCF ~6h 33m SUS ~6h 33m CGF ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,682
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
74%
Return
PSP → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → PSP delays →
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 45m.
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 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
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 approximately 5h 45m. The route covers 2,184 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from IAD to PSP. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, DAL, SCF, SUS, CGF, PWK, OMA, UGN, VNY, HDN, MDW, DWH, EGE, HPN, TEB, ABQ, PDK, HOU, FSD, ELP, PSF, PRC, SAV, MKC, SJC, APF, BED, STS, MCI, BNA, STL, SRQ, YUL, MSY, BFI, PBI, YVR, YYC, MIA, GYR, AUS, SLC, LAS, MSP, IAH, ORD, DFW, DEN, PDX, CLT, OAK, LAX, YYZ, ATL, PHX, SFO, SEA, JFK, EWR, SAN and SMF. 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.
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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 5 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 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,184 miles (3,514 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.