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Route · PDX → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Palm Springs

The PDX–PSP corridor (Portland, OR → Palm Springs, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 873 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.2%
On-time
+8.2 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
2,949
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 94%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 73%

Distance

873 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 78 14 1 0 AS,OO
Nov 2025 59 7 0 0 OO,AS
Oct 2025 59 16 1 0 AS,OO
Sep 2025 30 11 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 31 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 31 8 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 30 11 0 0 OO
May 2025 59 5 1 1 AS,OO
Apr 2025 90 9 0 1 OO,AS
Mar 2025 93 19 0 1 AS,OO
Feb 2025 84 10 1 0 AS,OO
Jan 2025 88 5 0 0 AS,OO
Dec 2024 72 7 0 0 AS,OO
Nov 2024 68 12 0 0 OO,AS
Oct 2024 54 7 0 0 AS,OO
May 2024 37 3 0 0 AS,OO
Apr 2024 67 7 0 2 AS,OO
Mar 2024 72 10 0 0 AS,OO
Feb 2024 71 9 0 0 AS,OO
Jan 2024 61 7 15 0 AS,OO
Dec 2023 51 9 0 0 OO,AS
Nov 2023 43 9 0 0 AS,OO
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 AS
May 2023 33 2 0 0 AS,OO

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

20 of 1,392 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,392 flights

What the Data Says About PDX to PSP

Portland to Palm Springs (PDX to PSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.2% on-time rate across 2,949 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 61.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 873 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 20 of 1,392 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 5 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 73% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PDX to PSP?
Flights from Portland to Palm Springs have a 87.2% on-time rate based on 2,949 flights. The average delay is 61.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to PSP?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,392 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to PSP?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 873 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to PSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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