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Route · OAK → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oakland to Palm Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OAK to PSP (Oakland to Palm Springs) ranks #3271 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
53 min
Delay when late
3,062
Flights
#3271 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Nov 2023 87%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 76%

Distance

418 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 33 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 33 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 30 6 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 31 1 0 0 WN
May 2025 70 13 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 71 14 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 81 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 53 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 40 2 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 46 7 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 47 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 1 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 2 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 37 9 0 0 WN
May 2024 72 16 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 73 10 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 72 17 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 50 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 9 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 58 10 0 0 OO,WN
Nov 2023 55 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 43 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 30 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 31 5 2 0 WN

OAK–PSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.6%) · weakest: August (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.6% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

75.5% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,185 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,185 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

OAK - Oakland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oakland, CA.

OAK on-time profile

PSP - Palm Springs

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Palm Springs, CA.

PSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See OAK and PSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare OAK vs PSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OAK departures

From OAK, this corridor sits with 21 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Palm Springs · fleet on-time rank #2360 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OAK to PSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Oakland to Palm Springs (OAK to PSP) running a 82% on-time rate over 3,062 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 52.6 minutes. The 418-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 1,185 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Nov 2023 was the strongest month at 87% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 76%, a 11-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, OAK–PSP peaks in February at 87.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 75.5%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OAK to PSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OAK to PSP ranks #3271 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from OAK to PSP? ▼
Flights from Oakland to Palm Springs have a 82% on-time rate based on 3,062 flights. The average delay is 52.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OAK to PSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 1,185 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OAK to PSP? ▼
The flight distance from Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 418 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OAK to PSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (87% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OAK Airport

Oakland
PSP Airport

Palm Springs
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using OAK–PSP data

OAK–PSP runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OAK and PSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OAK airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.6% on-time) beats August (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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