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$79+ Cheap flights from California to Palm Springs (PSP)

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LAX — PSP
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Palm Springs

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Palm Springs flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$253

Good round-trip deal

$104 or less

Good one-way deal

$68 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/18:02 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/43:43 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:02 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/27:33 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2711:55 amSFO - PSP
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/303:20 pmPSP - SFO
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/282:10 pmLAS - PSP
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Wed 6/43:55 pmPSP - LAS
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/315:55 amSFO - PSP
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Tue 6/35:08 pmPSP - SFO
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:59 amLAS - PSP
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Mon 5/512:04 pmPSP - LAS
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:35 amSFO - PSP
1 stop28h 39mFrontier
Mon 5/1212:04 pmPSP - SFO
1 stop26h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/201:05 pmSJC - PSP
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/2112:20 pmPSP - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$189
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/308:02 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/211:59 amPSP - SFO
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$193
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/286:00 amRNO - PSP
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/46:30 pmPSP - RNO
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/16:00 amOAK - PSP
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Thu 7/35:13 pmPSP - OAK
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/28$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/19:40 amSJC - PSP
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sat 7/56:03 amPSP - SJC
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/28$213

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Palm Springs 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Palm Springs that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Palm Springs

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

8:02 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 6/4

3:43 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$157

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

8:02 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Mon 6/2

7:33 am-9:08 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$167

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

11:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/3

3:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$172

Las VegasPalm Springs

LAS - PSP

LASPSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/28

2:10 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Palm Springs

Wed 6/4

3:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$175

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

5:55 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 49m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/3

5:08 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$177

Las VegasPalm Springs

LAS - PSP

LASPSP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/5

12:59 am-11:09 am

1 stop10h 10m

Palm Springs

Mon 6/9

11:59 am-11:36 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$178

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:35 am-11:14 am

1 stop28h 39m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/12

12:04 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$188

San JosePalm Springs

SJC - PSP

SJCPSP

San Jose

Tue 5/20

1:05 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Palm Springs

Wed 5/21

12:20 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$189

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

8:02 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Mon 6/2

11:59 am-12:29 am

1 stop12h 30m

$193

RenoPalm Springs

RNO - PSP

RNOPSP

Reno

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

Palm Springs

Wed 6/4

6:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from California to Palm Springs

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Palm Springs?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from California to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 CA to PSP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Palm Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Palm Springs as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Palm Springs

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Palm Springs. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PSP are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Palm Springs by month

Plan your trip to Palm Springs by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palm Springs 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 Springs when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Palm Springs by month

Plan your trip to Palm Springs by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palm Springs, 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 Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. 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 Springs. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Palm Springs, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Palm Springs from California?

    Located just 2.2 mi from the city center, Palm Springs (PSP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Palm Springs from California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Palm Springs one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Southwest flights start at $84 while deals on Frontier start at $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Palm Springs?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Palm Springs are San Francisco - Palm Springs, Oakland - Palm Springs and Sacramento Intl - Palm Springs.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Palm Springs?

    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 California to Palm Springs on time: American Airlines (100%), British Airways (100%), SkyWest Airlines (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Palm Springs?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Palm Springs? While on average our users pay $297, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Palm Springs that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Palm Springs?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Palm Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Palm Springs 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 California to Palm Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from California to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Palm Springs

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Palm Springs. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$31Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$47Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$91Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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