Raleigh/Durham to Palm Springs (RDU–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,130 mi 4h 20m nonstop -3h behind 72 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and PSP, connecting options are available through 72 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,111
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric RDU→PSP GSO→PSP
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 27m
Departure OTP 74% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
2,130 mi / 3,428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance2,130 mi / 3,428 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 2,130 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PSP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, SAF, ASE, APA, AGS, FTW, CLD, SAV, VNY, BJC, PDK, NAS, PWK, BWI, DAY, CLT, PIT, MRY, GRR, VRB, SNA, DAL, SAN, BZN, SUA, MDW, APF, TTN, OPF, MCO, SFB, FLL, NUQ, HOU, ISM, BFI, PDX, MCI, HPN, SJC, PBI, TEB, OAK, STL, SAT, MSY, SRQ, YYZ, SMF, MIA, YUL, YQB, BNA, BED, BOS, SLC, LAS, AUS, SEA, ORD, PHX, DEN, SFO, DFW, IAH, MSP, YVR, ATL, IAD, JFK, LAX and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Palm Springs is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from PSP to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 RDU to PSP

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PSP ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,130 miles (3,428 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).