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The cheapest times to fly from DFW to PSP are

  • May 21st to July 22nd
  • August 27th to January 14th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to PSP is early December. Prices can be as high as $843 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $319 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Palm Springs

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Palm Springs, CA (PSP) will usually cost between $324 to $475 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $364. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $510. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $146 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $404 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to PSP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to PSP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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DFW to PSP Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the DFW to PSP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $64 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $375. Return trip prices are from the PSP to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to PSP can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 0 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DFW to PSP while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA

  • 109 miles (175 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 48.33% less expensive than PSP
  • Nonstop flights available

See DFW to LAX flights

Destination alternative #2: San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, CA

  • 85 miles (137 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 41.64% less expensive than PSP
  • Nonstop flights available

See DFW to SAN flights

Destination alternative #3: Yuma MCAS/Yuma International Airport (YUM) in Yuma, AZ

  • 137 miles (220 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 33.33% less expensive than PSP
  • Nonstop flights available

See DFW to YUM flights

Destination alternative #4: Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario, CA

  • 65 miles (105 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 21.07% less expensive than PSP
  • Nonstop flights available

See DFW to ONT flights

Destination alternative #5: Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, CA

  • 109 miles (175 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 26.27% less expensive than PSP
  • Nonstop flights available

See DFW to BUR flights

Destination alternative #6: Long Beach Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, CA

  • 94 miles (151 km) away from PSP
  • Usually 19.45% less expensive than PSP
  • 1-layover flights available

See DFW to LGB flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to PSP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Palm Springs International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1123 miles or 1807 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to PSP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to PSP flight is about 3 hour 0 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Palm Springs, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from DFW to PSP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code DFW
Origination airport name Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Country the United States
Latitude 32.9
Longitude -97

Return Airport

Destination code PSP
Destination airport name Palm Springs International Airport
City Palm Springs, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 33.8
Longitude -116.5

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to PSP tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 27% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 6% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PSP heading for DFW about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Palm Springs, CA is about 6 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

  • American: 14 minutes late
  • Some airlines not reporting

 

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