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$180+ Cheap flights to Palm Desert

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Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
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Flights to Palm Desert in 2026

Cheapest flights to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 9/222:25 pm
LGA
-
PSP
2 stops10h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 9/261:33 pm
PSP
-
LGA
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 9/226:59 am
JFK
-
PSP
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 9/291:36 pm
PSP
-
JFK
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/211:00 am
LGA
-
PSP
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Sat 6/61:42 pm
PSP
-
LGA
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:30 am
JFK
-
PSP
2 stops9h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 8/254:53 pm
PSP
-
JFK
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 6/311:00 am
LGA
-
PSP
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Mon 6/85:10 pm
PSP
-
LGA
2 stops12h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 9/17:59 am
JFK
-
PSP
2 stops9h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 9/158:08 pm
PSP
-
JFK
2 stops11h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Tue 9/222:00 pm
LGA
-
PSP
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/296:00 am
PSP
-
LGA
1 stop10h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 5/1810:00 am
LGA
-
PSP
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2011:00 am
PSP
-
LGA
2 stops9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/32:00 pm
LGA
-
PSP
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 6/97:41 pm
PSP
-
LGA
2 stops10h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 9/232:00 pm
LGA
-
PSP
2 stops10h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 9/269:00 am
PSP
-
LGA
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Thu 11/52:30 pm
JFK
-
PSP
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 11/116:58 pm
PSP
-
JFK
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/296:05 am
LGA
-
PSP
2 stops8h 43m
Delta
Wed 9/26:00 am
PSP
-
LGA
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$318

Find flight deals to Palm Desert

Find the latest flights to Palm Desert in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2026.

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Average price

$481

Round-trip from

$297

One-way from

$180
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Locate flights to Palm Desert that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/7

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Palm Springs

Tue 7/21

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$345

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 41m

Palm Springs

Tue 7/21

5:15 pm-6:18 am

1 stop10h 03m

$347

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/10

10:59 am-9:34 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Palm Springs

Mon 7/13

5:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops11h 55m

$368

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/2

11:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Palm Springs

Sat 6/6

5:08 pm-10:43 am

2 stops14h 35m

$382

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/24

3:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Palm Springs

Tue 7/28

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$396

NewarkPalm Springs

EWR - PSP

EWRPSP

Newark

Sat 6/6

4:29 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/16

5:10 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 50m

$418

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Palm Springs

Mon 8/17

4:00 pm-8:10 am

2 stops13h 10m

$420

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/7

2:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Palm Springs

Tue 7/21

6:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$423

NewarkPalm Springs

EWR - PSP

EWRPSP

Newark

Fri 7/10

10:31 am-9:34 pm

2 stops14h 03m

Palm Springs

Mon 7/13

5:15 pm-10:29 am

2 stops14h 14m

$434

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/4

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Palm Springs

Sat 8/8

7:20 am-11:00 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$438

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palm Desert

How long is the flight to Palm Desert?

On average, a flight from New York to Palm Desert takes 7 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Palm Desert from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palm Desert should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Palm Desert

The most flights from New York to Palm Desert are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Palm Desert?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Palm Desert are United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $176
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $120
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $117
Delta
Delta
From $98

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palm Desert?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Palm Desert are Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Palm Desert by month

Plan your trip to Palm Desert by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palm Desert ranges from 0.1 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Palm Desert when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Palm Desert by month

Plan your trip to Palm Desert by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palm Desert, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 93.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert. Reviews last updated May 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,836 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,733 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,383 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

FAQs about flying to Palm Desert

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Palm Desert if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palm Desert on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Palm Desert?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palm Desert.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Palm Desert?

    A round-trip flight to Palm Desert will typically cost around $352, however they can be found for as little as $46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Palm Desert depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Palm Desert, Los Angeles Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does San Diego have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 mi away from San Diego).

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