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$97+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Palm Springs (SAN - PSP)

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PSP
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Palm Springs

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/236:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/72:25 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/66:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/84:30 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop3h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/36:30 amSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/109:15 amPSP - SAN
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/512:50 pmSAN - PSP
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/67:45 amPSP - SAN
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/86:30 amSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1611:18 amPSP - SAN
2 stops9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/286:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:41 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/2711:12 amSAN - PSP
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:41 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/128:45 amSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1410:13 amPSP - SAN
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/236:30 amSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:15 amPSP - SAN
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$526

Find flight deals from San Diego to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Palm Springs (PSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$318
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Palm Springs that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Palm Springs

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sat 1/10

8:59 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Palm Springs

Wed 1/14

7:26 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 09m

$166

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:43 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 07m

Palm Springs

Wed 1/21

7:46 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 59m

$172

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Tue 1/13

12:15 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Palm Springs

Fri 1/16

4:34 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 01m

$195

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Fri 3/20

6:15 am-9:44 am

1 stop3h 29m

Palm Springs

Mon 3/23

7:14 am-10:22 am

1 stop3h 08m

$219

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Palm Springs

Thu 2/19

7:41 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 09m

$232

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:15 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/17

7:26 pm-9:55 am

1 stop14h 29m

$248

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sun 3/8

10:09 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Palm Springs

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 59m

$353

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Palm Springs

Fri 4/24

5:30 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 41m

$372

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sun 12/28

6:15 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 16m

Palm Springs

Sun 12/28

6:41 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$399

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sat 12/27

11:12 am-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/3

6:41 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$428

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Palm Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Palm Springs in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Palm Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Palm Springs

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Palm Springs (average of $126). Flying from San Diego to Palm Springs in August is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 SAN to PSP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Palm Springs at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Diego to Palm Springs to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Palm Springs. 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 San Diego to Palm Springs?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Palm Springs in 3h 29m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Palm Springs is about 86 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Palm Springs round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Palm Springs is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $266 on this airline. United Airlines is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Palm Springs?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Palm Springs (average of $126). Flying from San Diego to Palm Springs in August is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Palm Springs

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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