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Cheap Flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Washington, D.C.
4h 38mNonstop
from $399per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Palm Springs to District of Columbia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia recently?

The cheapest fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia on KAYAK in the last week were to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) from $399 round-trip and to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) from $399 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in District of Columbia compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into District of Columbia from Palm Springs are:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) (avg. price $457)
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) (avg. price $495)

Are flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia are about 4% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $471 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to District of Columbia, with round-trip fares averaging $347. March and June are usually the most expensive, averaging $660 and $558, respectively.

How do fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from Palm Springs to District of Columbia and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 58% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

It's cheapest to fly to District of Columbia in the afternoon with average prices of $423. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $584.

Key details for Palm Springs to District of Columbia flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$196
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Your Palm Springs to District of Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    Fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $367 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch fare changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Palm Springs to District of Columbia have typically cost between $367 and $588.

  • What are the main airports serving District of Columbia?

    Flights to District of Columbia use two main airports, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Palm Springs to District of Columbia: United Airlines.

  • Which destinations in District of Columbia can I fly nonstop from Palm Springs?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Palm Springs to just one destination in District of Columbia: Washington, D.C..

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    No, nonstop flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia are typically the cheaper option, averaging $389 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    Nonstop flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia take 4h 33m on average. All flights fly into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    On flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around District of Columbia?

    District of Columbia is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    • National Mall
    • Capital One Arena
    • Nationals Park

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Palm Springs to District of Columbia?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Palm Springs to District of Columbia departs at 1:28 pm and the latest leaves at 1:30 pm. Nonstop flights take about 4h 33m.

Your guide to booking Palm Springs to District of Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in March will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 58% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is usually your best option from Palm Springs.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Palm Springs to District of Columbia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Palm Springs to District of Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10486 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

8.0 ExcellentLisa Michelle, Oct 2026
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Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Flight was late, the only reason I almost missed my flight was that my connection was also late.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Luggage management is poor, my missing luggage is still lingering.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Wifi did not work. Cut off on and off every 10 min

When I purchased my ticket, I assumed it was a real ticket, as in, when I go to the airport I am guaranteed a seat. Not so. When I checked in 24 hours ahead of time, I noticed I did not have a seat assignment and my boarding pass said "Standby." I was informed at the gate that the flight was full and I may not get on that plane. I don't recall being offered the option of selecting a seat when I checked in, and apparently, for the honor of pre-selecting a seat, you must pay an additional fee. So, a ticket really isn't a ticket, it's actually a lottery and if you're lucky, you may make it on board - or you can choose to be extorted for extra money for the guarantee of a seat. It's like making reservations with the Godfather - one payment isn't enough, there's always another bribe you have to make. After the first few zones were called and I hadn't been informed of my status, I went to the gate agent and they handed me a boarding pass, for the very last row near the restrooms, in between two very large people. Apparently that was my punishment for not purchasing a seat ahead of time. Airline service has not only gotten more expensive, but the return on your money has shrunk and there is little regard for the passengers. This feels like a racket. I am not pleased, as you may have gathered.

All good. Easy check in and boarding. Lovely flight crew

Four hour delay due to late plane arrival- second year in a row on MCO - DCA route. Pitiful service reliability from American. Will avoid in future

The old CRJ700's are rough, slightly larger regional jet would have been nice.

It took 1.5 hours for maintenance to sign off on a repair that was completed the night before. When we landed in DC we had to wait 20 mins for a gate. As a result I missed my connection. American seems to be reducing the number of ground ground crew and causing delays. This us not the first time.

I was so hungry. No meals. Staff very nice. Seat arms armed too tight and didn’t go up. I was scheduled for First class, but was put on Standby, even though I made my reservation a while ago. Thank you.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

Excellent. Attendants served preflight drinks and were courteous and nice.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

On time! Cabin crew attentive. Good WiFi sofrtvterm free internet appreciated

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