$104 Cheap Flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheap Flights from Palm Springs to Washington (PSP-DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $104 for one-way flights and $208 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Fri, May 9 - Mon, May 19
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$208 Roundtrip, just found
$208
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Mon, May 19, priced at $208 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$228 Roundtrip, just found
$228
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Fri, May 16, priced at $228 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 26
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$260 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $260 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Fri, May 16
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$262 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Fri, May 16, priced at $262 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 6
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$268 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $268 found 11 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $277 just found
American Airlines
Wed, May 7 - Sun, May 11
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 7 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $277 just found
Delta
Sat, May 17 - Sun, May 25
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$279 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Sun, May 25, priced at $279 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, May 19 - Mon, May 26
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$280 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 19 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $280 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Fri, May 30
PSP
Palm Springs
DCA
Washington
$294 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from Palm Springs to Washington, returning Fri, May 30, priced at $294 found 15 hours ago
Flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to Washington (DCA)
Origin airport
Palm Springs Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$208
Distance
2206 mi

Palm Springs to Washington Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Palm Springs to Washington

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Palm Springs to Washington are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Washington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Palm Springs to Washington

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Palm Springs to Washington: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Palm Springs to Washington

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Palm Springs to Washington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $104 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Palm Springs to Washington flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Palm Springs to Washington airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Palm Springs Airport to DCA last minute?
Being a spontaneous soul is a wonderful way to see the world, but it isn’t necessarily the wisest method to score a cheap airfare. It’s better to book your Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to National Airport trip ahead of time instead of leaving it till the last minute. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the best time to book domestic flights is between 28 – 35 days ahead of the departure date, and international flights three to four months in advance. Leave all that spontaneity for when you arrive at your destination!
What airports do you fly into for Washington from Palm Springs?
With Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to select from, traveling from Palm Springs to Washington is a piece of cake. The city’s main gateway, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), is approximately 4 mi south of the center. As well as the price of fares, consider factors like transportation options from the airport and the distance to your hotel when deciding where to fly into. Get your Washington vacation off to a fun start by discovering White House and United States Capitol.
Can I change the date of my flight from Palm Springs Airport to DCA?
Make changes quickly to your Palm Springs Airport to DCA trip by logging in to the Expedia Trips portal. But before doing so, check out the fare rules in your itinerary to learn what you’re allowed to do and whether fees apply. Some carriers have a change fee per person, on top of any difference in ticket prices. However, if you booked in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel for free and arrange new flights. You can also browse our Customer Service portal for more advice and to connect with our Virtual Agent.

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