PSP Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Palm Springs International (Palm Springs)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
On-time rate
82%
of departures
Avg delay
69 min
when late
Cancel rate
0.8%
of flights
Why flights get delayed at PSP
The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). 82% of departures are on time. When there is a delay, it's typically around 69 minutes — a long delay. About 0.8% of flights get cancelled.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.
Worst airlines for delays at PSP
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 77% | 88 min |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 53 min |
| United Airlines | 82% | 65 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 83% | 50 min |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 68 min |
Most reliable airlines at PSP
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 65 min |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 68 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 83% | 50 min |
| United Airlines | 82% | 65 min |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 53 min |
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