Palm Springs to Washington (PSP–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,207 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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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
DEN Denver 6h 45m ACUAWN ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Washington flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 48m AAPD AA Phoenix (PHX) to Washington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 58m DL AADLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AABAG3 AAAYCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington flights
ORD Chicago 7h 6m AAUA AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Washington flights
IAH Houston 7h 15m UA AAEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Washington flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 36m AFAMDL DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Washington flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 48m WN AAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Washington flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 48m ACASBA ASFJNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Washington flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 44m ACCMNZ AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington flights
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Palm Springs to Washington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,207 mi 3h 44m nonstop +3h ahead

PSP–DCA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
864
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 → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
DCA → PSP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric PSP→DCA SAN→DCA
Distance from PSP 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 3h 44m 5h 14m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 9:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
2,207 mi / 3,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

PSP–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Washington route.
Route details
Distance2,207 mi / 3,551 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 2,207 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DCA 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.
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. 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 DCA

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PSP to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to DCA is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,207 miles (3,551 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).