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$89+ Cheap flights from Houston to Palm Desert, CA

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HOU — SAN
May 4 — May 111
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Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Palm Desert are usually found in August or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Palm Desert

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Palm Desert flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$417
From Houston to Palm Desert
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amIAH - PSP
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Fri 6/611:59 amPSP - IAH
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/312:15 pmIAH - PSP
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Fri 6/65:08 pmPSP - IAH
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/176:31 pmHOU - PSP
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amPSP - HOU
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/178:32 amIAH - PSP
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/194:47 pmPSP - IAH
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/177:55 pmIAH - PSP
Nonstop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amPSP - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/35:54 pmIAH - PSP
2 stops23h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/46:14 pmPSP - IAH
2 stops20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/105:10 amHOU - PSP
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sun 6/155:35 amPSP - HOU
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 4/306:00 amHOU - PSP
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Sat 5/312:30 pmPSP - HOU
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$499

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Palm Desert 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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Palm Desert

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Price

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/6

11:59 am-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$178

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/31

7:45 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 59m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/10

12:20 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$249

HoustonPalm Springs

HOU - PSP

HOUPSP

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/17

6:31 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$289

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

8:32 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 00m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/19

4:47 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$289

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

7:55 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-11:02 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$349

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

5:54 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Palm Springs

Wed 6/4

6:14 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$383

HoustonPalm Springs

HOU - PSP

HOUPSP

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/10

5:10 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

Palm Springs

Sun 6/15

5:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$394

HoustonPalm Springs

HOU - PSP

HOUPSP

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/5

1:00 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 10/8

5:15 pm-9:23 am

2 stops14h 08m

$1,029

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$89

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/19

7:30 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

$125

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Palm Desert

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Palm Desert

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Palm Desert. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Palm Desert?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Houston to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 HOU to PD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Palm Desert. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Palm Desert, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Palm Desert flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Palm Desert by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Palm Desert. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Palm Desert one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Palm Desert for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Palm Desert?

    On average you can expect to pay $394 for a flight from Houston to Palm Desert. The cheapest flight overall is $182 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Palm Springs) is currently priced at $249.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Palm Desert flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Palm Desert?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Palm Desert.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Palm Desert?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Palm Desert 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 Houston to Palm Desert?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Houston to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Palm Desert

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Palm Desert. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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