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$118+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to Palm Desert, 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SAN
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Palm Desert

Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/64:05 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/126:10 am
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/214:05 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/2812:40 pm
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$242
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.
Tue 4/1412:35 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:25 pm
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/42:50 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Sat 6/611:15 am
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/22:35 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 6/76:40 pm
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/1512:35 pm
PHX
-
PSP
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Sat 4/185:40 am
PSP
-
PHX
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$301

Find flight deals from Phoenix to Palm Desert

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Phoenix to Palm Desert flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$236
(Southwest)

One-way from

$118
(Southwest)

Popular in

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September

Average price

$470
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/21

12:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Palm Springs

Wed 4/22

2:35 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$242

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 6/2

10:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Palm Springs

Sun 6/7

6:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$303

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/21

10:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Palm Springs

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$319
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/28

1:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Palm Springs

Sun 5/31

4:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$320

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/6

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 20m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/9

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$326

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/1

10:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Palm Springs

Sun 5/3

5:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$343

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/5

10:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Palm Springs

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$359

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/8

12:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Palm Springs

Wed 4/15

7:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$365

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/10

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Palm Springs

Wed 4/29

7:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$379

PhoenixPalm Springs

PHX - PSP

PHXPSP

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/25

3:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/26

5:15 am-10:45 am

2 stops5h 30m

$393

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Desert from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to Palm Desert in June is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 PHX to PD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 March 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Palm Desert is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Phoenix to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Palm Desert

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Palm Desert. 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 27, 2026.

The most flights from PH1 to PD9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix to Palm Desert?

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 March 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to Palm Desert, such as Southwest and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,510 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert?

    Departing from Phoenix to Palm Desert will take you 5h 15m. The distance from Phoenix to Palm Desert is about 261 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to Palm Desert?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Phoenix to Palm Desert on time: Japan Airlines (89%), Porter Airlines (86%), Frontier (84%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert? While on average our users pay $310, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Palm Springs), is priced around $236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Palm Desert (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to Palm Desert in June is currently the most expensive (average of $87). 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 Phoenix to Palm Desert

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$79Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$87Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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