What is the cheapest month to fly to Palm Desert?

August is currently the cheapest month to fly to Palm Desert . At this moment in time March is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Frontier 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 $1,145, however they can be found for as little as $37.

Where does the fastest flight to Palm Desert depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Palm Desert, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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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Flights to Palm Desert in 2025

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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$345
Round-trip from	$217
One-way from	$96

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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 August 18, 2025.

Wed 10/296:50 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Mon 11/31:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 8/18$217

Tue 9/161:57 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/2312:49 pmPSP - LGA

1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 9/912:30 pmEWR - PSP

1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1310:08 amPSP - EWR

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Thu 11/1311:30 amJFK - PSP

Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Fri 11/212:17 pmPSP - JFK

Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/18$218

Tue 9/307:00 amEWR - PSP

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/712:41 pmPSP - EWR

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$218

Tue 9/97:59 amJFK - PSP

2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1312:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$222

Tue 9/307:40 amLGA - PSP

2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/76:20 amPSP - LGA

1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$222

Mon 11/1011:30 amJFK - PSP

Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 11/148:18 amPSP - JFK

1 stop10h 56mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/18$227

Tue 11/411:30 amJFK - PSP

Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/112:22 pmPSP - JFK

Nonstop5h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/17$228

Thu 9/2510:56 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop15h 50mFrontier

Sun 9/281:19 pmPSP - LGA

1 stop29h 52mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$228

Thu 11/138:36 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop17h 31mFrontier

Mon 11/1711:52 amPSP - LGA

1 stop28h 37mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$231

Wed 12/1011:01 amJFK - PSP

2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1711:57 amPSP - JFK

1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$232

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Sat 9/133:10 pmJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/2012:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$217

Wed 10/296:50 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Tue 11/412:20 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop8h 39mDelta

Deal found 8/15$217

Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - PSP

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 11/115:30 amPSP - LGA

2 stops11h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17$222

Wed 10/11:00 pmJFK - PSP

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/712:41 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 11/46:00 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Wed 11/123:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop11h 32mDelta

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 11/46:00 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Sat 11/812:40 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 9/93:10 pmJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/161:05 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$217

Wed 10/296:50 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Mon 11/31:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 8/16$217

Wed 11/126:00 amLGA - PSP

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/196:14 amPSP - LGA

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 10/286:50 amJFK - PSP

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Mon 11/31:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 8/15$217

Tue 11/46:00 amLGA - PSP

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/116:14 amPSP - LGA

1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18$217

Sat 10/257:45 amJFK - PSP

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Wed 11/512:40 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop9h 16mDelta

Deal found 8/15$217

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Sat 8/305:30 amEWR - PSP

1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/66:32 amPSP - EWR

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$252

Tue 9/91:00 pmJFK - PSP

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/161:05 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 9/912:30 pmEWR - PSP

1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1310:08 amPSP - EWR

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Tue 9/97:59 amJFK - PSP

2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1312:45 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$222

Tue 9/99:30 amJFK - PSP

1 stop12h 31mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/162:07 pmPSP - JFK

1 stop13h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/18$247

Tue 9/91:00 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1312:49 pmPSP - LGA

1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$247

Wed 9/107:00 amLGA - PSP

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/138:35 amPSP - LGA

2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/18$262

Sat 9/136:00 amEWR - PSP

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/2010:08 amPSP - EWR

2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$257

Tue 9/161:57 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/2312:49 pmPSP - LGA

1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$217

Thu 9/2510:56 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop15h 50mFrontier

Sun 9/281:19 pmPSP - LGA

1 stop29h 52mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$228

Tue 9/307:00 amEWR - PSP

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/712:41 pmPSP - EWR

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16$218

Tue 9/307:40 amLGA - PSP

2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/76:20 amPSP - LGA

1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$222

One-way flights to Palm Desert
Search for one-way flight options to Palm Desert. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Thu 9/1810:56 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop15h 50mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$96

Sat 10/259:30 amJFK - PSP

1 stop11h 28mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/16$108

Wed 10/297:30 amLGA - PSP

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$109

Sat 11/157:25 amJFK - PSP

1 stop10h 16mDelta

Deal found 8/18$109

Wed 10/296:00 amEWR - PSP

1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$109

Wed 9/178:29 amLGA - PSP

2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$114

Wed 9/177:59 amJFK - PSP

2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17$114

Tue 9/96:05 amEWR - PSP

2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18$114

Wed 10/2912:29 pmLGA - PSP

2 stops10h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/18$119

Mon 11/1711:30 amJFK - PSP

Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/18$119

Sun 10/2610:00 pmLGA - PSP

2 stops16h 15mFrontier

Deal found 8/17$124

Sat 10/410:56 pmLGA - PSP

1 stop16h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/18$125

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Price

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

3:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Palm Springs

Sat 9/20

12:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Palm Springs

Tue 11/4

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/1

1:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Palm Springs

Tue 10/7

12:41 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Palm Springs

Wed 11/12

3:45 pm-6:17 am

1 stop11h 32m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Palm Springs

Sat 11/8

12:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 10m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

3:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Palm Springs

Tue 9/16

1:05 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Palm Springs

Mon 11/3

1:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

Palm Springs

Wed 11/19

6:14 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

JFK - PSP

JFKPSP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Palm Springs

Mon 11/3

1:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$217

New YorkPalm Springs

LGA - PSP

LGAPSP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

Palm Springs

Tue 11/11

6:14 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$217

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palm Desert

When is the best time to book a flight to Palm Desert?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Palm Desert, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Palm Desert?

On average, a flight from New York to Palm Desert takes 6 hours 43 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Palm Desert should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday mornings, 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 Sunday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palm Desert?

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

Rainfall in Palm Desert 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian 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

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,664 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,925 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

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, Frontier 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 $1,145, however they can be found for as little as $37.
Where does the fastest flight to Palm Desert depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Palm Desert, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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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Rainfall in Palm Desert by month

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Temperature in Palm Desert by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian 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.

FAQs about flying to Palm Desert

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

What is the best airline to fly to Palm Desert?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Palm Desert depart from?

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