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$160+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — SAN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$258
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/138:20 amPSP - SAN
1 stop6h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/146:15 amSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/74:25 pmPSP - SAN
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/152:30 pmSAN - PSP
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:36 amPSP - SAN
2 stops39h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/48:29 amSAN - PSP
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$615

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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 April 30, 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

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 12m

San Diego

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$272

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop5h 03m

San Diego

Thu 5/15

2:30 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$294

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Tue 6/24

5:10 pm-7:42 am

1 stop14h 32m

$160

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Mon 5/19

6:00 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$176

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Mon 5/19

12:04 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$182

Palm SpringsSan Diego

PSP - SAN

PSPSAN

Palm Springs

Tue 6/24

5:40 am-8:16 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$328

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Palm Springs to San Diego

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 Palm Springs to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Palm Springs-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-San Diego 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 Palm Springs-San Diego 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 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PSP to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Palm Springs to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Palm Springs to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,284 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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 $272, 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 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Frontier flights start at $182 while deals on United Airlines start at $328 one-way.

  • 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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