$53 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Palm Springs (PSP)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Palm Springs Airport Information

The Palm Springs International Airport, located at 3300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, is one of the most stress-free airports you may ever fly into. It is a relatively small airport, so chances are that you and your fellow passengers will have the entire airport to yourselves while you are there. Use Orbitz.com to book a cheap flight to Palm Springs on one of the 11 airlines that fly in and out of the airport.

Ground Transportation in Palm Springs

Palm Springs offers little in the way of public transportation, so most visitors use a taxi, limousine service or rental car. The airport is less than three miles from downtown, but most visitors head to one of the area resorts, which can be as far as 20 minutes away. Many Palm Springs resorts offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. You can check the resort's transportation options and other deals when you make your reservation and purchase your air ticket through Orbitz.com.

Palm Springs Weather Information

Palm Springs has typical desert weather, with winter temperatures in the 50s and 60s and summer temperatures that can soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're visiting in the spring or summer, wear light-colored clothing with a high cotton or linen content, and schedule golf outings for early morning or late afternoon.

Destination Highlights in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a popular destination year-round, and most visitors do little more than swim, golf and relax. If you get into town, take a stroll down Palm Canyon Drive, where you can window shop in the little boutiques or have a light nosh at a café. Enjoy your trip, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for cheap flights to Palm Springs.