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).

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

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) - 50% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 50% 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.

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.

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 50m 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.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Palm Springs changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $302 to $872. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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 $224, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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 50m, compared with 4h 39m via San Francisco (SFO).

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

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Thrifty • Budget • Dollar • Hertz • Ace

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 $408, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Palm Springs?

United Airlines ($334) and Alaska Airlines ($336) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Palm Springs according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Palm Springs?

Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) are the most popular layovers for the San Diego to Palm Springs route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAX or SFO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Palm Springs?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $275. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Palm Springs which airport offers the shortest layover?

Los Angeles (LAX) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Palm Springs layovers at 2h 43m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

10:56 am - 10:20 amSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

23h 24m1 stop San Francisco

8:55 am - 6:38 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop San Francisco

$302Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

3:14 pm - 10:20 amSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

19h 06m1 stop San Francisco

8:55 am - 6:38 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop San Francisco

$308Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9

4:45 pm - 8:05 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

3h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

2:27 pm - 5:17 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

2h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$334United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

4:00 pm - 10:20 amSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

18h 20m1 stop San Francisco

12:58 pm - 6:29 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$336Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

2:24 pm - 7:58 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

5h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

8:29 am - 11:35 amPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

3h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$339United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

3:14 pm - 10:20 amSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

19h 06m1 stop San Francisco

12:58 pm - 8:37 amPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

19h 39m2 stops San Francisco Dallas/Fort Worth

$347Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

4:00 pm - 10:20 amSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

18h 20m1 stop San Francisco

12:58 pm - 6:29 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$363Alaska Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 27

7:50 am - 9:39 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

13h 49m1 stop San Francisco

12:58 pm - 5:10 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

4h 12m1 stop San Francisco

$403Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 20

12:15 pm - 4:09 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

3h 54m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 12:38 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

5h 38m1 stop San Francisco

$435Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 20

12:15 pm - 4:09 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

3h 54m1 stop San Francisco

10:12 am - 8:44 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

10h 32m2 stops Santa Rosa Sonoma County Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$438Alaska Airlines

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Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:28 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

4h 31m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 10:27 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

6h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

$459United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:28 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

4h 31m1 stop San Francisco

5:15 am - 6:35 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

13h 20m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$464United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 12

8:45 am - 5:18 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

8h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

11:18 am - 6:35 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

7h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$848United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

3:14 pm - 6:32 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

27h 18m1 stop San Francisco

7:11 am - 4:22 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

9h 11m1 stop Portland

$1,117Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

4:53 pm - 6:32 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

25h 39m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

7:11 am - 4:22 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

9h 11m1 stop Portland

$1,126Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

6:25 am - 4:41 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

10h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Minneapolis St Paul

5:46 pm - 11:56 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

30h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Denver Intl

$1,282Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:25 am - 4:41 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

10h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Minneapolis St Paul

5:16 pm - 7:49 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

26h 33m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,326Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

6:25 am - 4:41 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

10h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Minneapolis St Paul

5:46 pm - 11:56 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

30h 10m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:25 am - 4:41 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

10h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Minneapolis St Paul

5:16 pm - 2:29 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

21h 13m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,365Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 12

5:00 pm - 10:02 pmSAN San Diego-PSP Palm Springs

5h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

5:15 am - 6:35 pmPSP Palm Springs-SAN San Diego

13h 20m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,857United Airlines

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Palm Springs?: United Airlines ($334) and Alaska Airlines ($336) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Palm Springs according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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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 50m 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 $408, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Palm Springs changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $302 to $872. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
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 $224, which is 28% 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 starting from around $25 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) - 50% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 50% 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 50m, 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.

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

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