United Airlines Expands Palm Springs Flights to Year-Round Service

New daily nonstop flights between LA and Palm Springs will boost regional connectivity.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Palm Springs International Airport announced that United Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Palm Springs on a year-round basis, expanding from previous seasonal service. The move reflects growing travel demand in the region and will provide travelers with more flexibility and options to access global destinations.

Why it matters

The year-round service from United Airlines strengthens Palm Springs' position as a popular travel destination by improving connectivity to Los Angeles and beyond. This supports continued economic growth in the region by making it easier for both tourists and business travelers to access the area.

The details

United will operate up to two daily flights during peak travel seasons and one daily flight during the summer months. Passengers departing from Palm Springs International Airport will be able to connect to more than two dozen destinations, including Hawaii, Asia, Mexico, and Canada.

  • The year-round service will begin on January 30, 2026.

The players

Palm Springs International Airport

The airport serving the Palm Springs, California metropolitan area.

United Airlines

A major American airline and one of the largest airlines in the world.

Harry Barrett Jr.

The Executive Director of Aviation at Palm Springs International Airport.

Mark Weithofer

The Managing Director of Domestic Network Planning at United Airlines.

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What they’re saying

“This year-round service reflects the growing demand we're seeing at PSP during all months of the year. Reliable, year-round connectivity to LAX strengthens our region's access to global destinations while supporting continued growth for our community.”

— Harry Barrett Jr., Executive Director of Aviation, Palm Springs International Airport

“We're excited to expand our seasonal service between Palm Springs and Los Angeles to year-round. From trips with friends, traveling to see family and all the moments in between -- this provides our travelers with greater flexibility and more convenient options that best suit their travel needs.”

— Mark Weithofer, Managing Director of Domestic Network Planning, United Airlines

What’s next

United Airlines will begin selling tickets for the new year-round service between Los Angeles and Palm Springs on its website, United.com.

The takeaway

The expansion of United's service to year-round flights between Los Angeles and Palm Springs International Airport is a significant boost for the region's connectivity and economic growth potential. This move reflects the growing popularity of Palm Springs as a travel destination and will make it easier for both tourists and business travelers to access the area.