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$59+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs (SFO - 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PSP
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:08 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/611:14 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/307:56 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/63:43 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/179:04 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2010:11 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:53 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/307:45 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/287:00 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/61:43 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/244:10 pmSFO - PSP
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:37 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:53 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/2511:14 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$305

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$282

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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Palm Springs

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San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

8:25 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Palm Springs

Mon 1/12

1:43 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$136

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

9:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Palm Springs

Fri 2/6

4:34 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$181

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:30 am-10:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Palm Springs

Fri 3/13

7:41 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$181

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

7:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 35m

Palm Springs

Thu 1/15

12:30 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$181

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Palm Springs

Fri 2/6

7:26 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$189

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Palm Springs

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$197

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

8:02 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Palm Springs

Wed 3/11

6:25 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$197

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:09 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Sun 2/1

7:46 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$197

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

2:17 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-7:43 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$199

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

8:09 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/17

2:01 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$201

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco-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 Francisco-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Palm Springs

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs (average of $19). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in September is currently the most expensive (average of $64). 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 SFO to PSP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Palm Springs is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

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 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Palm Springs. 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
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs, you will be flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Flights to Palm Springs (PSP) from San Francisco (SFO) take 1h 36m for a nonstop flight. There are 27 flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Springs flight route?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs can take about 1h 41m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $136. The distance between San Francisco and Palm Springs is about 420 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($25), Hawaiian Airlines ($58), and United Airlines ($58) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Users have found that Frontier is 89% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs are Frontier ($19), Hawaiian Airlines ($28), and United Airlines ($40).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs are United Airlines (88%), Horizon Air (87%) and Air New Zealand (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs is generally $543, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Palm Springs), you can expect to pay $88 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Palm Springs.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs (average of $19). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in September is currently the most expensive (average of $64). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$60Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$61Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$87Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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