$51 Cheap Flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Francisco (SFO)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $51 for one-way flights and $101 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$101 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$101
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $101 found 8 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$105 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $105 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$106 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$106
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $106 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 28
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$110 Roundtrip, just found
$110
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $110 just found
Bargain Flight
Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$116 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $116 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $117 found 2 days ago
United
Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $117 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 12
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$119 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $119 found 5 days ago
United
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$119 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $119 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
PSP
Palm Springs
SFO
San Francisco
$121 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$121
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Palm Springs to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $121 found 22 hours ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $48 - $252 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $349
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $349
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $224
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $224
Flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Palm Springs Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$100
Distance
421 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 38 mins

Palm Springs to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Palm Springs to San Francisco

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 Palm Springs to San Francisco are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Palm Springs to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Palm Springs to San Francisco: 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 Palm Springs to San Francisco

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 Palm Springs to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $51 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 Palm Springs to San Francisco 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 Palm Springs to San Francisco 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.

 

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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 Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) start from $110. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving PSP on August 1 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 6 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from PSP to SFO?
The cheapest flights from PSP to SFO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Enjoy a seamless journey to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). 3 airlines offer direct flights from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP), including:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from PSP to SFO?
Journey from PSP to SFO with Frontier Airlines. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way ticket on this route, starting from $55. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from PSP on September 26 2025. Prices were last updated on July 6 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
With, on average, 6 direct flights departing from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) daily, you'll be on your way in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between PSP and SFO are busiest at 7 AM. For a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper prices, look for a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from PSP to SFO?
Friday has the most flights from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The first flight of the day leaving from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) is at around 7:25AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you'll reach San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 9:23AM UTC-8. The total flight duration is 1h 58m.
How long does it take to fly from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
It takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to fly the 420 mi from PSP to SFO.
What airline has the least delays from PSP to SFO?
Consider traveling with United Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) without any delays. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 82%. Want real-time updates? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Choose a flight from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**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 San Francisco from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)?
You can arrive at any one of these San Francisco airports after your direct flight from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP):

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book your flight from PSP to SFO often results in higher prices. While you may find some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Keep your travel plans flexible for the best chance of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a PSP to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a PSP to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, having it all in one place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and select from our wide range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you reserved your PSP to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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