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Among airlines operating Palm Springs to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Palm Springs and Oakland.

Flights from Palm Springs to Oakland usually depart from Palm Springs (PSP) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Palm Springs to Oakland.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $350 round-trip, compared to $373 via a layover through Salt Lake City (SLC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Palm Springs to Oakland pass through Salt Lake City (SLC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Palm Springs to Oakland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $285 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $504: a $219 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Palm Springs to Oakland 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 Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 11:04 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

A nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Oakland takes 1h 34m, covering 417 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 Palm Springs to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to Oakland range from $318 to $459, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.