Palm Springs to Detroit (PSP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PSP Airport Page →
1,882 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 5h 52m ACUAWN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 59m AAPD AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 2m AFAMDL AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 19m WN AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 29m AABAG3 AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 42m ACCMNZ AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 21m ACASBA AFDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 7h 55m ASQR AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 8h 40m ASEJA AFDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
SJC San Jose 20h 8m AS DL San Jose (SJC) to Detroit flights
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Palm Springs to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,882 mi 3h 52m nonstop +3h ahead

PSP–DTW 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 DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,079
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 → DTW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
93%
Return
DTW → PSP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PSP→DTW SNA→DTW SAN→DTW
Distance from PSP 79 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 6 48
Flight time 3h 52m 4h 22m 4h 28m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,882 mi / 3,028 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

PSP–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,882 mi / 3,028 km
Flight time3h 52m
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: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,882 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and 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 DTW

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PSP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to DTW is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,882 miles (3,028 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).