$89 Find Cheap Flights from Palm Springs to California

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Cheap Flights from Palm Springs to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$239
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$195
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$308
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$177
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$347
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$279
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$304
Redding
Redding1 stop$322
Reno
Reno1 stop$223
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$239
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$195
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$308
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$177
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$347
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$279
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$304
Redding
Redding1 stop$322
Reno
Reno1 stop$223

Book Cheap Palm Springs to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Palm Springs to California 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 Palm Springs to California

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:39 pm
PSP
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SJC
6h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 9:34 pm
SJC
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PSP
4h 33m
1 stop
$177Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
12:23 pm - 6:26 pm
PSP
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SJC
6h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 9:34 pm
SJC
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PSP
4h 33m
1 stop
$187Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:48 am
PSP
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SFO
1h 33mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 3:11 pm
SFO
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PSP
1h 40mnonstop
$195Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 9:35 pm
PSP
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LAS
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 4:50 pm
LAS
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PSP
1h 10mnonstop
$196Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:48 am
PSP
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SFO
1h 33mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 3:11 pm
SFO
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PSP
1h 40mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:20 pm
PSP
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SFO
1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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PSP
3h 35m
1 stop
$200United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 9:35 pm
PSP
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LAS
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:55 pm
LAS
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PSP
6h 35m
1 stop
$200Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 3:10 pm
PSP
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SFO
1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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PSP
3h 35m
1 stop
$205United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 6:30 pm
PSP
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SJC
5h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:24 pm
SJC
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PSP
6h 24m
1 stop
$224American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 6:37 pm
PSP
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LAX
5h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:48 am
LAX
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PSP
5h 18m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Palm Springs to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Palm Springs to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Palm Springs to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Palm Springs to California departing in July.

What is the cheapest Palm Springs to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Palm Springs found in the last 5 days was to San Francisco, at $178 round-trip. The most popular route is from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $178.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Palm Springs to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $339 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $502.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Palm Springs to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $375, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Palm Springs to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Palm Springs to California is September, when tickets cost $38 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $136 and $117 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Palm Springs to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Palm Springs to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Palm Springs to California, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from California back to Palm Springs, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Palm Springs to San Jose

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Palm Springs to California?

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

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    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 from Palm Springs to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Palm Springs to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $182 one-way - $332 round-trip; Los Angeles $255 one-way - $497 round-trip; San Francisco $157 one-way - $306 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Palm Springs to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Palm Springs to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12508 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SBA - SAN
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Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

Flight delayed Didn’t send second leg of trip itemerary First class was fair, but not great.

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

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