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

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Palm Springs to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,882 mi 3h 52m nonstop +3h ahead 74 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PSP and DTW, connecting options are available through 74 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,669
Candidates
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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 0 1 3
Weekly flights 1 12 55
Flight time 3h 52m 4h 18m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections74 hubs
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 approximately 3h 52m. The route covers 1,882 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PSP to DTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, STL, UDD, SCF, FWA, STP, ASE, MDW, TUS, TVC, BNA, DAL, CLE, DSM, OMA, ATW, SNA, MSN, MRY, PIT, SAN, SLN, OKC, BHM, TEB, DCA, MCI, AGS, GRR, MYR, RDU, SAV, BED, YYZ, MDT, ALB, YUL, HPN, CLT, TPA, PHL, MTH, PVR, LGA, APF, OPF, BOS, SRQ, YLW, PBI, JAX, GCM, HND, ORD, HNL, SMF, SJC, PHX, PDX, LAX, SLC, DEN, IAD, LAS, SFO, MSP, SEA, DFW, AUS, EWR, IAH, ATL, YYC and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,882 miles (3,028 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).