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$126+ Cheap flights from Houston to Palm Desert, CA

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HOU — SAN
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Sun 8/17
Sun 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Palm Desert are usually found in August or July, booked 33 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 August 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(Southwest)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$278
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 August 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/11:35 pmHOU - PSP
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Fri 10/311:10 pmPSP - HOU
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/15:00 amIAH - PSP
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/314:44 pmPSP - IAH
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$235
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 11/87:26 pmIAH - PSP
1 stop17h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/127:05 amPSP - IAH
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 12/68:34 amIAH - PSP
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1311:04 amPSP - IAH
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 10/55:45 pmIAH - PSP
1 stop21h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/89:00 amPSP - IAH
1 stop13h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$252
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:08 pmIAH - PSP
1 stop17h 21mFrontier
Mon 9/2912:31 pmPSP - IAH
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/27:45 amHOU - PSP
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Thu 10/94:10 pmPSP - HOU
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/15:38 amIAH - PSP
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/3111:20 amPSP - IAH
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$269
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amIAH - PSP
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:05 amPSP - IAH
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/282:45 pmIAH - PSP
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/314:41 pmPSP - IAH
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/2712:46 pmIAH - PSP
2 stops10h 34mDelta
Mon 9/295:04 pmPSP - IAH
2 stops13h 39mDelta
Deal found 8/12$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/268:51 amHOU - PSP
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/3012:50 pmPSP - HOU
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$309

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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 August 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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HoustonPalm Springs

HOU - PSP

HOUPSP

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

1:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Palm Springs

Fri 10/31

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$227

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/1

5:00 am-11:54 am

2 stops8h 54m

Palm Springs

Fri 10/31

4:44 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$235

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/8

7:26 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 10m

Palm Springs

Wed 11/12

7:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$243

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/6

8:34 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Palm Springs

Sat 12/13

11:04 am-5:41 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$251

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

5:45 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop21h 24m

Palm Springs

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

$252

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/8

8:05 am-3:53 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Palm Springs

Wed 11/12

10:59 am-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$256

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

11:36 am-11:15 am

1 stop25h 39m

Palm Springs

Mon 10/20

12:00 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 29m

$261

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/27

9:08 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Palm Springs

Mon 9/29

12:31 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$261

HoustonPalm Springs

IAH - PSP

IAHPSP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/1

5:38 am-10:06 am

1 stop6h 28m

Palm Springs

Fri 10/31

11:20 am-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$269

HoustonPalm Springs

HOU - PSP

HOUPSP

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/2

7:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Palm Springs

Thu 10/9

4:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 00m

$269

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 33 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 August 12, 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.

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 August 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Palm Desert. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, 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 $374 for a flight from Houston to Palm Desert. The cheapest flight overall is $132 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Palm Springs) is currently priced at $227.

  • 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?

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  • 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Palm Desert

Discover the top 5 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 August 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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