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$185+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — WAS
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/41:15 pm
PSP
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 12/89:00 am
IAD
-
PSP
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:15 am
PSP
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/185:00 pm
DCA
-
PSP
1 stop23h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:00 am
PSP
-
IAD
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 8/192:53 pm
IAD
-
PSP
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:44 pm
PSP
-
DCA
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 8/188:20 am
DCA
-
PSP
2 stops9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:12 pm
PSP
-
IAD
2 stops15h 37m
Delta
Wed 8/196:59 am
IAD
-
PSP
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:15 am
PSP
-
DCA
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/154:35 pm
DCA
-
PSP
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:06 am
PSP
-
DCA
2 stops11h 32m
Delta
Tue 8/1810:10 am
DCA
-
PSP
2 stops14h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/115:12 pm
PSP
-
IAD
2 stops15h 37m
Delta
Tue 8/1812:30 pm
IAD
-
PSP
2 stops12h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:06 pm
PSP
-
DCA
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 10/268:34 am
DCA
-
PSP
1 stop10h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:27 pm
PSP
-
IAD
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:30 am
IAD
-
PSP
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/145:15 pm
PSP
-
BWI
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Tue 7/287:12 am
BWI
-
PSP
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/95:10 pm
PSP
-
DCA
2 stops12h 27m
Delta
Tue 6/1612:29 pm
DCA
-
PSP
2 stops12h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/10$404

Find flight deals from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$441

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Tue 9/22

5:15 pm-9:13 am

2 stops12h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/6

6:10 am-12:52 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$374

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - IAD

PSPIAD

Palm Springs

Thu 5/28

12:29 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

6:08 am-4:28 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$374

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Thu 7/9

9:55 am-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/13

4:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$379

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Sat 9/26

5:20 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/30

7:50 am-2:13 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$379

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Tue 7/7

6:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/15

4:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$379

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Tue 6/16

5:10 pm-8:37 am

2 stops12h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-11:43 am

2 stops8h 43m

$380

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Mon 8/17

5:12 pm-10:09 am

2 stops13h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

12:23 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$380

Palm SpringsWashington, D.C.

PSP - DCA

PSPDCA

Palm Springs

Tue 8/11

6:06 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/18

12:23 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$389

Palm SpringsBaltimore

PSP - BWI

PSPBWI

Palm Springs

Tue 9/22

5:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop10h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/6

6:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$403

Palm SpringsBaltimore

PSP - BWI

PSPBWI

Palm Springs

Tue 8/4

5:12 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/27

7:30 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$403

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Palm Springs-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. (average of $138). Flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PSP to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 11, 2026.

When flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Palm Springs. Palm Springs (PSP) is just 2.2 mi from the center of the city. Palm Springs is the only Palm Springs airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Palm Springs on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. will take you 6h 36m. The distance from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. is about 2205 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $184. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $289, and Southwest, from $336. American Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $108 and $138 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Palm Springs - Baltimore/Washington or Palm Springs - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Palm Springs - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,188. While the most popular route (Palm Springs - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $369 on average, our data indicates $1,821 when flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. (average of $138). Flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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