IAH (Houston) to PSP (Palm Springs) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.IAH → PSP
IAH (Houston) to PSP (Palm Springs)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 84% vs SkyWest Airlines at 81%.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 84% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 81%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from IAH
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~27 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at PSP
83% on timeWhen flights into PSP are late, the average delay is 65 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PSP: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.