Palm Springs

$76+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs (SFO - PSP)

SFO — PSP
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Palm Springs are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Tue 12/86:32 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Tue 12/157:10 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 11/9$159
Thu 12/1710:40 am -
2 stops7h 50m
Tue 12/221:00 pm -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 11/5$161
Tue 12/89:20 am -
Nonstop1h 38m
Tue 12/84:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 11/5$162
Tue 12/88:15 am -
Nonstop1h 51m
Mon 12/147:10 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 11/9$164
Mon 12/141:36 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Mon 12/214:49 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 11/9$165
Tue 12/89:25 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Tue 12/159:55 am -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 11/9$169
Tue 12/110:55 am -
1 stop10h 45m
Tue 12/89:55 am -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 11/9$170
Sat 12/58:45 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Sat 12/124:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/5$172
Sat 12/126:00 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Mon 12/145:15 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/9$174
Fri 12/118:58 pm -
Nonstop1h 47m
Mon 12/1410:50 am -
Nonstop1h 52m
Deal found 11/5$176
Mon 12/71:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 34m
Mon 12/142:28 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 11/9$179
Sat 12/512:27 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 12/71:16 pm -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 11/8$183

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$76
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$226 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Palm Springs flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Palm Springs flights.
From San Francisco to Palm Springs
One-way flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

5:08 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Thu 12/24

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Wed 1/13

5:42 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop3h 16m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$90
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

12:01 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 12/13

4:25 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

6:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 12/19

7:05 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Mon 12/14

1:36 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Mon 12/21

4:49 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$169

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO San Francisco - PSP Palm Springs

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

7:13 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Palm Springs

Thu 1/14

7:05 am-8:49 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$169

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs is 59 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 $268). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in November is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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?

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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Palm Springs flights typically cost between $261 and $523 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $159 on United Airlines (Dec 8-Dec 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 32m for a nonstop flight. There are 23 flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs per day from 5 airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs can take about 1h 37m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $169. 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 ($52), Alaska Airlines ($125), and United Airlines ($137) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Users have found that Frontier is 83% 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 ($28), Alaska Airlines ($68), and United Airlines ($68).

  • 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 Qatar Airways (84%), Lufthansa (77%) and United Airlines (77%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs is generally $373, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Palm Springs), you can expect to pay $139 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 $268). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in November is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$125Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$194Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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