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

IAH Airport Page →
1,267 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 4w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 17m AAEKF9 AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAASAY AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 26m AAAFAS ACCMLXJ Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 49m EJAEKF9 WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 5h 58m ACAVEK ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 3m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 37m CAEKNH ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
PDX Portland 9h 16m ASEKQR AS Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs flights
SEA Seattle 9h 17m ASBREK ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs flights
SMF Sacramento 14h 40m EKUAVA WN Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,267 mi 3h 48m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–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 1,267 miles in 3h 48m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 61% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,143
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
IAH → PSP
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → PSP delays →

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 3 7
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 36m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 61%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

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 48m gate to gate.
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.

IAH–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,267 mi / 2,039 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,267 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH 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 3h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
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.
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 IAH to PSP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 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.

IAH to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PSP is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,267 miles (2,039 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).