Houston to Palm Springs: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £584 per person and the lowest £421, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £421 |
| Typical (median) | £584 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Palm Springs
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop from IAH in 3h 35m, landing at 11:15 AM
- $559 per person, $216 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast, highs 80–83°F, hotel rated 9 with free cancellation
£1,217 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £843 + hotel £332 + resort fee £42, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 3h 35m
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,615 total, though the $56 resort fee already is.
Worth it if you want two warm, clear days by a pool after a short nonstop; skip it if you're after the ocean or nightlife every night.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £542 | UA | with a stop | 11h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £421 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | nonstop | 3h 35m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £626 | WS + F8 + AS | with a stop | 23h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £541 | UA | with a stop | 3h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £1,146 | Y4 + AS + VB | with a stop | 35h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £1,136 | Y4 + AS + VB | with a stop | 35h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £541 | UA | with a stop | 3h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £1,129 | Y4 + AS + VB | with a stop | 35h 34m | Kiwi.com |
About Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the mid-century desert playground, with poolside hotels, modernist architecture, golf and Joshua Tree an hour away.
Palm Springs from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Houston to Palm Springs
What does a return from Houston to Palm Springs usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £584 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £421.
When is the best time to fly from Houston to Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is at its best in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Avoid June, July, August, September: Daily highs above 105°F
Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Palm Springs?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Palm Springs.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.