Palm Springs to Dulles (PSP–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1084
UA United
738
1:14 PM
PDT
9:14 PM
EDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1572
UA United
2:53 PM
PDT
11:03 PM
EDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2150
UA United
738
9:00 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Palm Springs to Dulles
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,184 mi 5h nonstop +3h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

PSP–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,184 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PSP–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 6 738 5h-5h10 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PSP to IAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,772
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 → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
Return
IAD → PSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric PSP→IAD CLD→IAD SNA→IAD
Distance from PSP 66 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 6 1 3
Flight time 5h 4h 10m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,184 mi / 3,514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m to 5h 10m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

PSP–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,184 mi / 3,514 km
Flight time5h to 5h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 5h to 5h 10m. The route covers 2,184 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PSP to IAD. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, FWA, STL, OMA, SUS, ASE, CGF, DAL, SCF, VNY, DSM, ADS, SBA, LNK, MDW, SNA, MKC, HOU, MRY, HDN, TEB, CLE, PDK, SAN, EGE, MDT, CCR, SAV, BED, JAC, OAK, PHL, SRQ, YWG, SJC, LGA, STS, FXE, BOI, PBI, OPF, BFI, YUL, GYR, FMY, YYC, GDL, HND, SLC, LAX, ORD, IAH, EWR, LAS, SFO, PDX, CLT, PHX, AUS, DEN, MSP, SMF, JFK, SEA, ATL, DFW and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from IAD to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PSP to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to IAD ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,184 miles (3,514 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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