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Among airlines operating Palm Springs to San Jose 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 San Jose.

Flights from Palm Springs to San Jose usually depart from Palm Springs (PSP) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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 San Jose.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $316 for nonstop.

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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 21% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Palm Springs to San Jose route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $425, a difference of $148. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 12:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 6:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

A nonstop flight from Palm Springs to San Jose takes 1h 28m, covering 390 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $1,022. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Palm Springs to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 5h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 01m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to San Jose range from $270 to $408, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.