Cheap flights to Palm Springs, CA

Best Time to Fly to Palm Springs

Peak Season

March to May and September to November in Palm Springs are the most desirable times to visit. The weather is perfect, the sun is shining and rain is minimal. Beware if you’re booking a trip to Palm Springs during March — students descend on the desert for Spring Break in need of some much needed partying. If you’re looking for a quiet vacation in Palm Springs, wait until Spring Break is over and then book flights and accommodations.

Off Season

The desert is hot in the summer. If you can stand the heat, you can easily find cheap flights to Palm Springs. But pack lightly – the temperature can reach over 100 degrees in the shade.

Overview

Take a little bit of Frank Sinatra’s aura, mix it with the vibe of Elvis and throw in some retro-chic boutiques and five-star restaurants and you’ve landed in Palm Springs — California’s ultra-hip desert destination spot. Glamour and elegance characterize Palm Springs — while the days of Frank, Marilyn, Dean Martin and Liberace are gone, an upscale and classy Palm Springs remains. Thanks to the initiatives by the late mayor Sonny Bono, Palm Springs exudes elegance — bare-bottomed bikinis and roadside billboards have been banned in favor of top-quality establishments and landscaped greenery.

Flights to Palm Springs are packed with people looking for a reclusive vacation in the heart of the California desert. Many visitors come to Palm Springs in search of real estate and investments — a popular pastime among the baby-boomer travelers. Bring your tennis racquet, golf clubs, swimming suit and designer clothes with you on your flight to Palm Springs. This chic California town still retains its quintessential charm with a 21st century flare.

Palm Springs, CA climate

March to May and September to November is when temperatures are at their most comfortable and the sun is shining but not scorching.

Getting around Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs is very pedestrian-friendly as long as you remember to protect yourself from the heat. Renting a car is another attractive option and can easily be arranged at the airport.

Palm Springs, CA airport overview

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is two miles (3km) from downtown Palm Springs. This outdoor airport has an open terminal with grass and gardens. The airport serves roughly 1.5 million passengers each year and is connected directly and indirectly to more than 500 destinations across the United States and around the world.

The airport has a fair selection of shopping opportunities and food and drink facilities. It is also relatively well connected with Palm Springs and the surrounding areas. There are loads of taxis serving the airport and a number of buses. There is also an Amtrak Station nearby in Palm Springs.

Passengers keen to visit Palm Springs can book flights to Palm Springs International Airport on a number of airlines including American Airlines, Continental and Delta. Non-stop flights to Palm Springs International Airport can be booked from Washington, Chicago, Denver, LA and Las Vegas as well as many other cities across North America.

With its open plan terminal and great location close to downtown Palm Springs, this airport is a great choice for people wanting to visit the region for a vacation in the sun or for business. The sunny weather in Palm Springs does have its disadvantages though as flights to Palm Springs are generally less frequent during the hot and dry summer months.