Palm Springs to Charlotte (PSP–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PSP Airport Page →
2,016 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 48m 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 6h 19m AAPD AA Phoenix (PHX) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 6h 24m ACUAWN AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 25m WN AABA Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AABAG3 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 44m DL AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 6h 54m UA AAF9IB Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 7h 29m AAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 31m ACCMNZ AACZFJ Los Angeles (LAX) to Charlotte flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 33m AFAMDL AADLJTL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 46m ACASBA AAEJAQF San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Palm Springs to Charlotte
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,016 mi 3h 57m nonstop +3h ahead

PSP–CLT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 2,016 miles in 3h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PSP–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 58% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,168
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
PSP → CLT
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
81%
Return
CLT → PSP
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PSP→CLT SBD→CLT ONT→CLT
Distance from PSP 46 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 2 7
Flight time 3h 57m 4h 4m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
PSP: PDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

PSP–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 2,016 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PSP to CLT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBD, ONT and CLD. 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 PSP to CLT

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.

PSP to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to CLT is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,016 miles (3,244 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD), Ontario (ONT) and Carlsbad (CLD).