Palm Springs to Des Moines (PSP–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PSP Airport Page →
1,353 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4h 51m ACUAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 51m AAPD → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 3m WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 22m AABAIB → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h ACCMNZ → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland 13h 30m ASEJA → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 7m DLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin ~6h 21m WN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 5m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston ~7h 11m UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Palm Springs to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,353 mi 2h 57m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Palm Springs flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DEN ~4h 51m PHX ~4h 51m LAS ~5h 3m MSP ~6h 7m AUS ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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
PSP → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
Return
DSM → PSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PSP→DSM SNA→DSM BUR→DSM
Distance from PSP – 79 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 5 2
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 14m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights · Burbank (BUR) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
PSP: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

PSP–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,353 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and BUR. 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 DSM

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PSP to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to DSM is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).