Joshua Tree

$79+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Joshua Tree, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:10 am
SFO
-
PSP
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Sat 4/259:50 am
PSP
-
SFO
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$168
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:38 pm
SFO
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/138:12 am
PSP
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/22$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:40 am
SFO
-
PSP
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Wed 4/225:10 pm
PSP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:20 pm
SFO
-
PSP
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 5/132:35 pm
PSP
-
SFO
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/295:40 am
SFO
-
PSP
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 5/29:45 am
PSP
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$185
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:40 am
SFO
-
PSP
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Thu 4/165:10 pm
PSP
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:45 pm
SFO
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 5/67:35 pm
PSP
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$192
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:21 am
SFO
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PSP
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/165:35 pm
PSP
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:02 pm
SFO
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 5/47:35 pm
PSP
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:02 pm
SFO
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PSP
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 4/161:30 pm
PSP
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$197

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Joshua Tree

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Joshua Tree flight deals. Data was last updated March 24, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$261
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From San Francisco to Joshua Tree
One-way flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Palm Springs

Fri 4/24

5:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$234

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

8:17 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/11

7:09 am-10:48 am

1 stop3h 39m

$266

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Palm Springs

Sat 5/30

7:17 am-10:45 am

1 stop3h 28m

$281

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

4:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Palm Springs

Sat 6/6

5:08 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$287
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

9:50 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Thu 4/9

4:17 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$291

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

2:02 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Palm Springs

Tue 5/5

7:35 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$294

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Thu 4/9

7:05 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$302

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:40 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 52m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/19

6:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$308

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

4:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Palm Springs

Sat 4/4

5:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$322

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

3:56 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Palm Springs

Sun 6/14

6:45 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$336

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to Joshua Tree in January is currently the most expensive (average of $88). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JO9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Joshua Tree at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Joshua Tree flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Joshua Tree

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to JO9 are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Joshua Tree

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Joshua Tree. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Joshua Tree. Reviews last updated March 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Joshua Tree by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    If you book a flight to Joshua Tree from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 28 flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree per day from 9 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Joshua Tree flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Joshua Tree in 1h 48m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Joshua Tree are separated by a distance of 420 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Joshua Tree one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $30. Users have also found prices from $48 and $58 on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    Before booking your flight to Joshua Tree from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (100%), Qantas Airways (100%), Qatar Airways( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree? While on average our users pay $405, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Joshua Tree flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Joshua Tree by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Joshua Tree (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to Joshua Tree in January is currently the most expensive (average of $88). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Joshua Tree

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Joshua Tree. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$40Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$50Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$67Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$106Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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