Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
A direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 33 minutes. Palm Springs's timezone is UTC-7 — identical to San Francisco.
You can choose from 64 weekly flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. The 06:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available from SFO to PSP. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:37 if early starts aren't your thing.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you want a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between SFO and PSP:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is ₹ 2,438. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 4,869. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SFO to PSP.
The cheapest month for flight tickets 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 a flexible schedule.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from SFO to PSP every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 47 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Palm Springs. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 51 minutes.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
October is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Palm Springs in May.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Palm Springs, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 43ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to PSP in December. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Palm Springs
After locking in your flights from SFO to PSP, you'll want to find a hotel in Palm Springs. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Agua Caliente Indian Canyons are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Palm Springs must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Palm Springs Art Museum.
Complete your Palm Springs trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Palm Springs International Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Palm Springs stay.
