$139 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Palm Desert

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Cheapest round-trip
$277
Overall average: $529
American Airlines
Sat 5/2Wed 5/6
JFK - PSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$282
Delta
Wed 4/22Sat 4/25
JFK - PSP • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to Palm Desert. It is served by Palm Springs (PSP), located 10.4 miles from Palm Desert.
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Cheap Flights from New York to Palm Desert (NYC-PSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Palm Desert that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Palm Desert

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 6:07 pm
JFK
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PSP
8h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:57 pm - 7:00 am
PSP
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JFK
9h 03m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:44 pm
LGA
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PSP
10h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:28 am - 5:59 pm
PSP
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LGA
9h 31m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:53 am
LGA
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PSP
8h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 9:18 pm
PSP
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LGA
9h 03m
2 stops
$282United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 24
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:10 pm
JFK
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PSP
10h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:18 pm
PSP
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JFK
7h 18m
1 stop
$282American Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 2:43 pm
JFK
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PSP
6h 13mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 10:29 pm
PSP
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JFK
5h 14mnonstop
$287Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 9:50 pm
LGA
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PSP
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:55 pm
PSP
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LGA
9h 45m
2 stops
$287Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 24
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LGA
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PSP
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:50 pm
PSP
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LGA
8h 20m
2 stops
$292Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:40 pm
LGA
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PSP
8h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:18 pm
PSP
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LGA
8h 33m
1 stop
$295United Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
9:38 am - 12:56 pm
JFK
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PSP
6h 18mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 6:18 am
PSP
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JFK
9h 38m
1 stop
$297Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 12:49 pm
LGA
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PSP
9h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:27 pm - 11:41 pm
PSP
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LGA
7h 14m
1 stop
$297Delta
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Palm Springs

When to book flights from New York to Palm Desert

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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Palm Desert

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Palm Desert?

    When flying out of New York you’ll be using one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl or New York LaGuardia. Palm Desert does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Palm Springs airport, which is 10.4 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from New York to Palm Desert take?

    Direct flights cover the 2,360 miles separating New York and Palm Desert in about 5h 52m.

  • How many flights are there between New York and Palm Desert?

    4 direct flights run between New York and Palm Desert on a daily basis. On average, there are about 29 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between New York and Palm Desert?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Palm Desert?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Palm Desert.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Palm Desert?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palm Desert from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Palm Desert?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Palm Desert with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Palm Desert?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Palm Desert from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Palm Desert?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between New York and Palm Desert found on KAYAK was with Delta for $98. Delta offered a round-trip connection from $163 and Hawaiian Airlines from $198.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from New York to Palm Desert

  • There is no airport in Palm Desert. Instead, you’ll be flying into Palm Springs Airport when flying between New York and Palm Desert.
  • The cheapest flight from New York to Palm Desert was found 38 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly is August.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving New York to Palm Desert

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Palm Desert? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12058 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
EWR - LAX
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The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

We left late; had to land in Minneapolis unscheduled to refuel and then landed in interior instead of lax at 2am......

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I paid $168 each for myself and my daughter for an upgrade and we didn’t get any of the things mentioned by you/ site that comes with an upgrade. It was all just the same. One snack and one beverage. Nothing else. I don’t understand what the upgrade was.

Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

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