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$77+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs to San Diego (PSP - SAN)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — SAN
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Palm Springs to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Diego (SAN). 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(Expedia)

One-way from

$77
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$288
From Palm Springs to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:41 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Sun 9/286:35 amSAN - PSP
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$164
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:41 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop13h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/176:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 9/87:41 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/1510:18 pmSAN - PSP
1 stop20h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$239
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/1012:04 pmPSP - SAN
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:15 amSAN - PSP
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:09 amPSP - SAN
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/232:21 pmSAN - PSP
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:30 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/236:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Wed 9/1712:04 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/186:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$370
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:10 amPSP - SAN
2 stops9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/189:03 pmSAN - PSP
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 8/275:20 amPSP - SAN
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/307:00 amSAN - PSP
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$482

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs to San Diego 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palm Springs to San Diego that are best for you.

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Palm Springs

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Fri 9/26

12:41 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San Diego

Sun 9/28

6:35 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$164

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Wed 9/10

7:41 pm-8:52 am

1 stop13h 11m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 09m

$222

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Mon 9/8

7:41 pm-7:41 am

1 stop12h 00m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

10:18 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$239

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Wed 9/10

12:04 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$295

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Tue 8/19

7:39 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 13m

San Diego

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$309

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Wed 9/17

12:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 40m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

6:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$370

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Wed 9/17

9:10 am-6:37 pm

2 stops9h 27m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

9:03 pm-10:38 am

2 stops13h 35m

$439

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Wed 8/27

5:20 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$482

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Fri 9/26

9:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops11h 16m

San Diego

Sun 9/28

12:52 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$860

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Sun 9/28

1:19 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$77

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Palm Springs to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Palm Springs to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palm Springs to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 Palm Springs to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $102, was found to be the cheapest airline from Palm Springs to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Alaska Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Palm Springs to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from Palm Springs to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs to San Diego. 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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