Flying from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is three hours ahead of Palm Springs and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PSP to DTW flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between PSP and DTW include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
82% of flights leaving Palm Springs International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PSP.
To reach Palm Springs International Airport from central Palm Springs, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PSP? If you've booked an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Detroit. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Detroit. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to explore Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PSP to DTW around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
