Palm Desert

$80+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SAN
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert are usually found in July or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salt Lake City to Palm Desert flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$473
Provider with most accurate pricing for Salt Lake City-Palm Springs flight deals.
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From Salt Lake City to Palm Desert
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 10/223:20 pmSLC - PSP
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/297:00 amPSP - SLC
1 stop6h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amSLC - PSP
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Mon 5/1212:04 pmPSP - SLC
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amSLC - PSP
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/138:20 amPSP - SLC
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 10/2411:10 amSLC - PSP
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Wed 10/295:30 amPSP - SLC
2 stops6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/58:30 pmSLC - PSP
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Sun 6/86:03 amPSP - SLC
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/22$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/168:00 amSLC - PSP
1 stop15h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/185:20 amPSP - SLC
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$498

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/12

12:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop21h 55m

$205

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

Palm Springs

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$219

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/7

3:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Palm Springs

Wed 5/14

7:11 pm-10:18 am

1 stop14h 07m

$222

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Thu 6/5

8:30 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Palm Springs

Sun 6/8

6:03 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$339

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Sun 6/8

6:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 55m

Palm Springs

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$343

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/16

8:00 am-10:54 pm

1 stop15h 54m

Palm Springs

Sun 5/18

5:20 am-10:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$498

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

$80

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/20

8:19 am-5:19 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$157

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Tue 7/22

8:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$164

Salt Lake CityPalm Springs

SLC - PSP

SLCPSP

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/10

1:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 SLC to PD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 22, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 April 22, 2025.

The most flights from SLC to PD9 are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

    For a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert, you will be flying from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City (SLC) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Salt Lake City is the only Salt Lake City airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Palm Desert per day. 9 airlines have flights to Palm Desert from Salt Lake City on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Salt Lake City to Palm Desert flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $157 and Southwest from $164 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

    Before booking your flight to Palm Desert from Salt Lake City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (89%), Air France (88%), WestJet( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Palm Springs) can be booked for $327 on average our data indicates $305 when flying from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Palm Desert?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 9 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Palm Desert

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$83Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$95Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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