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$253+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Palm Springs (SAN - PSP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PSP
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
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 July 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 10/312:33 pm
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop7h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/45:10 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop15h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Tue 9/17:00 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop6h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/28:15 am
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop8h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/12$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 12/196:20 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 12/234:45 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop3h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$279
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:14 pm
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop5h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/221:58 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/16$283
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/119:27 pm
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop17h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/137:15 am
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/12$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Thu 10/152:24 pm
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 10/282:27 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$313
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:04 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop13h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/177:15 am
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop6h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/12$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/77:15 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 8/144:08 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/92:24 pm
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 10/118:29 am
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop3h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$368
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:04 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop5h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:13 am
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop10h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 7/3011:55 am
SAN
-
PSP
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 8/12:40 pm
PSP
-
SAN
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$379

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Alaska Airlines)

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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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Tue 9/1

3:43 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Palm Springs

Wed 9/2

1:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$253

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Tue 8/11

9:27 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Palm Springs

Thu 8/13

7:15 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$303

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Thu 10/15

2:24 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 10/28

2:27 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$313

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Fri 8/28

6:20 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Palm Springs

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$349

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Sat 8/15

3:56 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Palm Springs

Sat 8/22

5:20 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$349

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Fri 8/7

7:15 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Palm Springs

Fri 8/14

4:08 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$349

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Palm Springs

Sun 8/23

7:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 20m

$349
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Fri 10/9

2:24 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Palm Springs

Sun 10/11

8:29 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 06m

$368

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Wed 8/12

10:04 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Palm Springs

Wed 8/19

7:13 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$373

San DiegoPalm Springs

SAN - PSP

SANPSP

San Diego

Thu 7/30

11:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Palm Springs

Sat 8/1

2:40 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$379

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Deals found on 7/12

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 July 18, 2026.
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
9,997 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
9,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,997 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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 5h 10m. 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 $218 on this airline. United Airlines is 45% 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.

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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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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