Cheap flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs from $249 SFO → PSP
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The cheapest return found recently is $535 with American Airlines, 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $249 with American Airlines, 9 Apr 2027, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $249, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $535, 9 Apr 2027 to 12 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $386 to $524
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $259 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $386 to $524.
Cheapest return found recently
$535
9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 · American Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:04 a.m. · 11 h 29 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$512
21 Nov – 23 Nov · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Leaves 6:56 p.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 3 h 21 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$535 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
$259 10 Dec – 13 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 17 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $188 to $369.
At $535, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 9 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $512 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $259 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 | $535 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $259.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$249
9 Apr 2027 · American Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 5 h 52 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$249 9 Apr 2027found todayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 3 days, 5 Nov to 7 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $116.
At $249, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
3 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2027 | $249 | American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Palm Springs
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Palm Springs?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 17 Oct and 12 Nov (24 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $423 | $369 | +59% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $512 | $408 | +93% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $408 | $259 | +53% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $290 | $259 | +9% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $266 | $188 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $271 | $271 | +2% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: we have 3 days of one-way prices, 5 Nov to 7 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Ontario
104 km from Palm Springs
$195
$340 less than flying to Palm Springs
20 Nov – 22 Nov · SFO → ONT · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 21 hours ago
San Francisco → San Diego
136 km from Palm Springs
$223
$312 less than flying to Palm Springs
30 Nov – 3 Dec · SFO → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Oakland → Palm Springs
13 km from San Francisco
$663
$128 more than flying from San Francisco
9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 · OAK → PSP · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found today
San Jose → Palm Springs
67 km from San Francisco
$679
$144 more than flying from San Francisco
9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 · SJC → PSP · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Ontario
104 km from Palm Springs
$23
$226 less than flying to Palm Springs
5 Dec · SFO → ONT · stops unknown
found today
San Francisco → San Diego
136 km from Palm Springs
$100
$149 less than flying to Palm Springs
1 Dec · SFO → SAN · nonstop
found yesterday
Oakland → Palm Springs
13 km from San Francisco
$249
The same price as flying from San Francisco
9 Apr 2027 · OAK → PSP · 1 stop
found today
San Jose → Palm Springs
67 km from San Francisco
$254
$5 more than flying from San Francisco
9 Apr 2027 · SJC → PSP · 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
The cheapest return found recently is $535 with American Airlines, 9 Apr 2027 to 12 Apr 2027, found today. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $259 with American Airlines, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $386 to $524.
How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $249 with American Airlines, 9 Apr 2027, found today.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $259, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
In 24 days of prices between 17 Oct and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $512 with Alaska Airlines, 21 Nov to 23 Nov, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 9 Apr 2027, takes 5 h 52 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs?
Between 21 Nov and 9 Apr 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work