How long is the flight from Palm Springs to San José?

There are many flights that can get you from Palm Springs to San José in 12h 30m. Fly via American Airlines, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2623 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

American Airlines, at $333, was found to be the cheapest airline from Palm Springs to San José. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Palm Springs to San José for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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

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

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

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

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$228+ Flights from Palm Springs to San José

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Palm Springs to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Palm Springs to San José flights typically cost between $681 and $844 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $480 on American Airlines (Feb 11-Feb 18).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Palm Springs to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Wed 2/117:00 amPSP - SJO

1 stop14h 43mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/1812:31 amSJO - PSP

1 stop11h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$480

Mon 5/185:30 amPSP - SJO

2 stops12h 30mSouthwest

Thu 5/219:00 amSJO - PSP

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$518

Tue 2/247:41 amPSP - SJO

2 stops14h 26mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/261:27 amSJO - PSP

2 stops46h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$534

Sat 2/73:43 pmPSP - SJO

1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/109:40 amSJO - PSP

1 stop13h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$590

Mon 5/183:09 pmPSP - SJO

2 stops19h 01mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/2111:59 pmSJO - PSP

1 stop11h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$539

Wed 1/216:10 pmPSP - SJO

1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/289:40 amSJO - PSP

1 stop13h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$590

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Wed 1/216:10 pmPSP - SJO

1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/289:40 amSJO - PSP

1 stop13h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$590

Wed 1/2112:30 pmPSP - SJO

2 stops33h 29mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/271:16 amSJO - PSP

2 stops22h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$673

One-way flights from Palm Springs to San José
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Mon 1/124:48 pmPSP - SJO

2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$228

Mon 1/1210:17 amPSP - SJO

1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$275

Sun 1/46:41 pmPSP - SJO

1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$279

Mon 1/127:00 amPSP - SJO

3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$335

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$480 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$228 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$780

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Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop14h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

12:31 am-10:01 am

1 stop11h 30m

$480

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Mon 5/18

5:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$518

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Tue 2/24

7:41 am-12:07 am

2 stops14h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:27 am-9:41 pm

2 stops46h 14m

$534

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Mon 5/18

3:09 pm-11:10 am

2 stops19h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

11:59 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 56m

$539

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Sat 2/7

3:43 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$590

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Wed 1/21

6:10 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

9:40 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$590

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Mon 1/12

4:48 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$228

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Mon 1/12

10:17 am-8:32 am

1 stop20h 15m

$275

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Sun 1/4

6:41 pm-6:25 am

1 stop9h 44m

$279

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-1:50 pm

3 stops28h 50m

$335

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Deals found on 12/25

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-San José 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 José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San José (average of $139). Flying from Palm Springs to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SJO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Palm Springs to San José in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palm Springs to San José, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,061 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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How long is the flight from Palm Springs to San José?
There are many flights that can get you from Palm Springs to San José in 12h 30m. Fly via American Airlines, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2623 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to San José round-trip?
American Airlines, at $333, was found to be the cheapest airline from Palm Springs to San José. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Palm Springs to San José for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Palm Springs to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Palm Springs to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Palm Springs to San José?
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 José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Palm Springs to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs to San José 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 José?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San José (average of $139). Flying from Palm Springs to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$333	Average$665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$460	Average$564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palm Springs to San José, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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