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Among airlines operating Houston to Palm Springs flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Palm Springs.

Flights from Houston to Palm Springs may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Palm Springs (PSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Palm Springs:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $475 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Palm Springs most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Houston to Palm Springs route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $157. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Palm Springs flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Parker Palm Springs Spa. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Palm Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 9:39 am and lands at 1:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 1:19 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $399. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Palm Springs takes 3h 39m, covering 1,270 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Houston to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 38m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 5h 41m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Houston to Palm Springs range from $328 to $510, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.