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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Typical prices: $255-$417
Alaska Airlines
Thu 1/4Sun 1/7
SAN - PSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$122
Typical prices: $239-$328
Alaska Airlines
Sat 12/15
SAN - PSP • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 43% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $304 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Palm Springs (SAN-PSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Palm Springs

Mon, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 7
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7:04 am - 8:57 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
13h 53m1 stop San Francisco
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11:49 am - 10:48 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
10h 59m1 stop San Francisco
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:59 pm - 10:58 amSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
13h 59m1 stop San Francisco
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7:00 am - 12:26 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
5h 26m1 stop San Francisco
$243Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:43 pm - 5:30 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
21h 47m1 stop Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
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11:59 am - 5:38 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
5h 39m1 stop San Francisco
$293Alaska Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
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7:11 am - 3:54 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
8h 43m1 stop San Francisco
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7:05 am - 1:31 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
6h 26m1 stop San Francisco
$304Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:10 pm - 4:10 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
4h 00m1 stop San Francisco
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4:50 pm - 8:20 amPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
15h 30m1 stop Santa Rosa Sonoma County
$318Alaska Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Mon, Nov 30
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2:30 pm - 8:05 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
5h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:27 pm - 5:17 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
2h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
$329United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3
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4:45 pm - 9:59 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
5h 14m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:16 am - 11:35 amPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
4h 19m1 stop Los Angeles
$340United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
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4:45 pm - 8:05 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
3h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:20 am - 11:31 amPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
4h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$359United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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2:30 pm - 8:05 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
5h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:27 pm - 8:24 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
5h 57m1 stop Los Angeles
$359United Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:12 am - 12:33 pmSAN  San Diego-PSP Palm Springs
4h 21m1 stop Santa Rosa Sonoma County
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8:46 am - 11:14 pmPSP  Palm Springs-SAN San Diego
14h 28m1 stop San Francisco
$373Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Palm Springs flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Palm Springs typically range from $255 to $417. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $223, on Alaska Airlines.

Key details for San Diego to Palm Springs flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$122
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Diego to Palm Springs

When to book flights from San Diego to Palm Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Palm Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Diego to Palm Springs flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Palm Springs?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Diego to Palm Springs?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Palm Springs. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 43m and 4h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Palm Springs?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Palm Springs flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Palm Springs range from $255 to $417, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

  • How are flight prices from San Diego to Palm Springs looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Diego to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $271, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Palm Springs Airport (PSP)?

    Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $65 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Ace

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Palm Springs?

    Flights from San Diego to Palm Springs usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Palm Springs (PSP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Palm Springs pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Diego to Palm Springs most commonly pass through:

    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 38% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Palm Springs?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from San Diego to Palm Springs. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $255 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $238.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Palm Springs?

    Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 4h 39m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Palm Springs?

    Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Palm Springs flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $255, about $238 less than Friday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Palm Springs trip for January. Fares historically average $218 round-trip in that month - typically $729 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Palm Springs Airport.

    • Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
    • Extended Stay America Suites - Palm Springs - Airport
    • Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs

More options for your flight from San Diego to Palm Springs

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