101 € Cheap Flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Palm Springs International (PSP)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Palm Springs International flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International

San Francisco International to Palm Springs International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Palm Springs below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Palm Springs International.

San Francisco to Palm Springs: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found101 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time1 hr, 40 mins
Most popular airlineSkyWest Airlines
Average flights per week236

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International is 101 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International.
SkyWest Airlines, United and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International.
As of November 2025, there are 236 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Palm Springs International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Palm Springs International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Palm Springs is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Palm Springs International.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • San Francisco and Palm Springs share the same timezone, UTC-7.

  • You can choose from 64 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flights. The 08:22 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:37.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to PSP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Palm Springs — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.

  • With a reliable 82.38% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for SFO to PSP flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and PSP include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight is 44 €. A round-trip fare is currently 101 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SFO to PSP, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to PSP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Palm Springs International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Palm Springs's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Palm Springs International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs

  • You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.

  • Palm Springs International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Palm Springs. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

  • February is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Palm Springs in May.

  • The warmest month in Palm Springs is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • December sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to PSP sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Palm Springs is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Palm Springs, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 418 kilometres east of Palm Springs, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

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