Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Palm Springs's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Palm Springs three hours behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your DCA to PSP flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DCA and PSP:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Currently, Rs41,290 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs86,269. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to PSP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DCA to PSP.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Palm Springs International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Palm Springs's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Palm Springs International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
The street address for PSP is 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport to central Palm Springs has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
February is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Palm Springs in May.
The warmest month in Palm Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DCA to PSP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Palm Springs is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 161 kilometres west of Palm Springs, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 418 kilometres east of Palm Springs. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key highlights.
