Palm Springs, CA — Palm Springs International Airport welcomed United Airlines’ first nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. today, connecting the Coachella Valley to the Nation’s Capital for the first time. This new daily service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers travelers unprecedented access to the East Coast and global destinations bia United’s growing hub at Dulles.
Passengers on Thursday’s inaugural flight were greeted with a celebratory arrival featuring a commemoration at the gate.
“Our addition of nonstop service to Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport underscores PSP’s success in expanding air service and connecting the Coachella Valley to global destinations,” said Harry Barrett, Jr., Executive Director of Aviation at PSP. “This route solidifies our role as a gateway to the world, providing seamless access to the East Coast, Europe, and beyond while creating new opportunities for tourism and economic growth in our region.”
United’s new route will operate daily through April 30, 2025, on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. From Washington Dulles, passengers can connect to over 260 flights serving more than 100 destinations worldwide, making international travel to and from Greater Palm Springs more convenient than ever.
“We are thrilled to welcome United Airlines’ new nonstop service between Washington Dulles and Palm Springs,” said Scott White, President & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs. “This new route offers a convenient and seamless travel option for our visitors from the East Coast, making it easier than ever to experience the natural beauty, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality of Greater Palm Springs. We look forward to providing our new guests with an unforgettable desert oasis experience.”
This new route expands PSP’s nonstop routes to 30 destinations in-season with one-stop connections to more than 300 global cities, providing more travel options than ever before, and linking the Coachella Valley to the world.
ABOUT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) served more than 3.2 million passengers in 2023 and is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs. It is the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, the closest airport to Joshua Tree National Park, and hosts 13 airlines providing nonstop service to 30 airports in season with one-stop connections to more than 300 global cities. US nonstop routes include Atlanta, Bellingham, Bend/Redmond, Boise, Chicago Midway, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Love, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Washington Dulles, Everett, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Seattle. Canadian nonstop routes include Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. PSP is served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, American, Delta, Flair, Frontier, Porter, Southwest, Sun Country, United, and WestJet. Some airlines and routes operate on a seasonal basis. For additional information, please refer to flyPSP.com or get social with PSP on Facebook, X/Twitter (@flyPSP), or Instagram (@flyPSP) to stay informed about the airport and the airlines that serve the Coachella Valley.
