$38 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs (PSP)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)

Today's featured flight deals from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs (SFO-PSP)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $38 for one-way flights and $73 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 31
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$73 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $73 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 7
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$74 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $74 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$97 Roundtrip, just found
$97
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $97 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 22
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$97 Roundtrip, just found
$97
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $97 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$98 Roundtrip, just found
$98
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $98 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$100 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $100 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 7
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$107 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $107 found 5 hours ago
United
Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 10
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$108 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Fri, Oct 10, priced at $108 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $117 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 30
SFO
San Francisco
PSP
Palm Springs
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from San Francisco to Palm Springs, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $159 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs (PSP)

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From $48 - $282 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Palm Springs

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Select flight to Palm Springs Intl. PSP. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 4 minutes. Flights from $100
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
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Average driving time to city center4 min
Flights from $100
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs (PSP)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Palm Springs Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$73
Distance
421 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 40 mins

San Francisco to Palm Springs Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Palm Springs

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Palm Springs

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Palm Springs in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $38 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Palm Springs flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Palm Springs airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $38 or cheap return flight from $73 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
The cheapest month to fly from SFO to PSP is October, when there's less demand. Off-peak season is often when better flight deals are available between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
Fly straight to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP). 3 carriers offer nonstop flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), including:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
While prices can change depending on your travel dates, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines are popular options for flights between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the cheapest ticket for your SFO to PSP flight.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
With, on average, 6 direct flights departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) each day, you'll be jetting off in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
The 7 PM departures from SFO to PSP see the highest demand. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your fare, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to PSP?
Friday offers the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP). Consider taking off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 8:31AM UTC-8, heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be flying for approximately 1h 40m, landing at Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) at approximately 10:11AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
The average flight time from SFO to PSP is 1 hour and 37 minutes, covering a distance of 420 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to PSP?
With 82% of journeys generally arriving on time, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP). To check your flight status and get notifications about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Later flights have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Palm Springs from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You can touch down at Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) or San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) when traveling to Palm Springs on a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SFO to PSP shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your itinerary, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to PSP flight and hotel package?
Securing a SFO to PSP flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Select from our impressive range of accommodations and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
It's usually possible to cancel or reschedule your SFO to PSP flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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