How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Desert flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Palm Desert was viewed by 90 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Alaska Airlines flights start at $61 while deals on United Airlines start at $68 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Palm Desert

The most flights from SFO to PD9 are scheduled on a Thursday (75 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert? While on average our users pay $735, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $217.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Palm Desert on time: Air China (77%), SWISS (70%), United Airlines (65%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Desert are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

If you book a flight to Palm Desert from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 16 flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert per day from 9 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PD9?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Palm Desert at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Palm Desert by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,806 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,324 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,146 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,551 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,039 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
If you book a flight to Palm Desert from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 16 flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert per day from 9 different airlines.
How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Desert flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Palm Desert was viewed by 90 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Alaska Airlines flights start at $61 while deals on United Airlines start at $68 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Palm Desert on time: Air China (77%), SWISS (70%), United Airlines (65%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert? While on average our users pay $735, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $217.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Palm Desert flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Desert

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$45	Average$185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$50	Average$134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$53	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$78	Average$179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$97	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$111	Average$305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PD9?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Palm Desert at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Palm Desert

The most flights from SFO to PD9 are scheduled on a Thursday (75 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Palm Desert by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Desert flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert one-way?

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

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