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$79+ 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PSP
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Palm Springs are usually found in February or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$125
(Priceline)

One-way from

$79
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$170 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:30 amSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/510:53 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$125
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/159:08 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/2212:04 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:17 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/309:10 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/218:30 amSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/257:41 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$134
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/44:10 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/710:54 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/2112:35 pmSFO - PSP
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/253:20 pmPSP - SFO
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:50 amSFO - PSP
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1310:08 amPSP - SFO
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:30 amSFO - PSP
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Wed 10/15:04 pmPSP - SFO
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/30$177

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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 July 1, 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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San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

9:08 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Fri 8/22

12:04 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$127

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

9:17 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Palm Springs

Tue 9/30

9:10 am-10:47 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$132

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:30 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Palm Springs

Thu 9/25

7:41 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$134

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

4:10 pm-5:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Palm Springs

Thu 8/7

10:54 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$137

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

8:30 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Palm Springs

Sun 10/5

10:53 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$141

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

1:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Palm Springs

Mon 8/25

3:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$156

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:50 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Palm Springs

Sat 9/13

10:08 am-4:03 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$159

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

9:54 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Palm Springs

Sat 10/4

5:04 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$177

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

9:08 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$79

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

5:50 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 51m

$80

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs is 76 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 July 1, 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 38% 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 June 29, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 1, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PSP are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,273 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.8
Good
2,539 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,858 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 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 33m for a nonstop flight. There are 22 flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs per day from 6 airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($125), Hawaiian Airlines ($127), and Alaska Airlines ($132) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Users have found that Frontier is 50% 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 Alaska Airlines ($79), American Airlines ($80), and Southwest ($81).

  • 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%), Air Canada (86%) and Iberia (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs is generally $341, 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 $110 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Discover the top 6 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$34Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$57Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$67Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$90Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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