Houston to Palm Springs (IAH–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6133
UA United
E7W
9:30 AM
CDT TE
11:10 AM
PDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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UA2242
UA United
73G
9:33 AM
CDT TE
11:14 AM
PDT
3h 41m
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UA4025
UA United
E75L
9:33 AM
CDT TA
11:21 AM
PDT
3h 48m
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UA6212
UA United
E7W
12:02 PM
PDT
5:20 PM
CDT
3h 18m
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UA1291
UA United
73G
12:10 PM
PDT
5:14 PM
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3h 4m
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Houston to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,267 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 93 1-stop hubs

IAH–PSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,267 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 11 73G, E75L, E7W 3h40-3h48 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 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, IAH to PSP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,837
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric IAH→PSP HOU→PSP AUS→PSP
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 5
Weekly flights 11 2 2
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 31m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Houston (HOU) to Palm Springs flights · Austin (AUS) to Palm Springs flights · Waco (ACT) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,267 mi / 2,039 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 3h 48m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,267 mi / 2,039 km
Flight time3h 40m to 3h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 3h 48m. The route covers 1,267 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PSP. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, FTW, SCF, VNY, SAT, ELP, ABQ, ONT, DAL, SAN, RIL, SBA, APA, SBP, AMA, APC, DRO, SNA, MRY, HDN, GUC, BJC, GYR, TUL, FAT, EGE, BFI, CCR, ASE, MKC, OMA, GDL, JAC, OAK, BZN, MSY, SUS, OSU, PWK, MCI, MOT, GRR, DAY, APF, STL, PDK, MDW, SFB, FLL, SAV, MCO, ISM, RDU, PBI, CLT, PIT, SRQ, MIA, BWI, NAS, BNA, HPN, YEG, YYZ, TEB, YUL, BOS, YQB, BED, LNK, ANC, AUS, SLC, DEN, HND, PHX, LAX, TUS, SFO, YVR, DFW, LAS, ORD, SJC, SEA, SMF, YYC, MSP, IAD, ATL, EWR, PDX and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from PSP to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and ACT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to PSP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PSP ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,267 miles (2,039 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).