Palm Springs from Madison, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,151 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Fare at $538 per person, $194 below the typical fare
- Clear forecast, highs of 80–86°F, rain chance at 1% or less
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,157 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: It's one stop and 5h 42m out on American, a checked bag is about $160 for two, and any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, slow pool weekend in the desert; skip it if a one-stop flight feels too long for 2 nights.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,527 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,076 plus 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel at $451, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 23 and come back Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on American with one stop, and a checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't part of that number.
The total, before you go
£1,151 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £811 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £340 |
| The total, before you go | £1,151 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£146 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£406 per person, return
£811 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 5h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 2:47 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 6:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £406 | 1 stop | 5h 42m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £417 | 1 stop | 6h 10m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | £431 | 1 stop | 8h 11m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:13 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $538 per person, the American fare is $194 below the typical fare on this route, 27% under the $732 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest in 30 days across the 6 checks we ran. Late October is when the desert settles down: the forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 80°F, 84°F and 86°F, lows from 68°F to 73°F, and clear skies with a 0% to 1% rain chance. The extreme-heat season notes run June through September, so you land after that stretch and well ahead of the April festival crowds. Two nights gives you time for a tramway ride, one desert hike and long afternoons by the pool. All prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can move before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert pool weekend with a side of mid-century design. Expect warm days and clear nights, with a hike or a tramway ride in the morning and a lounger in the afternoon. It suits a couple or two friends who want an easy reset more than a packed itinerary. The pace is slow, and Joshua Tree is an hour away if you want one big outing.
Weather in Palm Springs, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 80–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 80 °F | 68 °F | 1% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 84 °F | 71 °F | 0% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 86 °F | 73 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
We priced three. L3 Oasis Hotel is the best value and the one in our total: $451 for the 2 nights ($226 a night), with a review score of 8 from 2,157 reviews. Alcazar Palm Springs is the top rated at 9.2 from 585 reviews, $609 for the stay ($305 a night) for a Poolside King in Downtown Palm Springs, where you can walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries. The Saguaro Palm Springs is the budget pick at the same $451 ($226 a night), scoring 7.2 from 1,168 reviews, and the room is a Mountain View 1 King. All three are room only with free cancellation. For design shops and restaurants, look at the Uptown Design District. For adults-only pool inns, look at Movie Colony / Old Las Palmas.
L3 Oasis Hotel
£340 for 2 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
£459 for 2 nights, two guests · £230 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
£340 for 2 nights, two guests · £170 a night
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Where in Palm Springs
- Uptown Design District: Mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants.
- Downtown Palm Springs: Walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars, galleries and Thursday street market.
- Movie Colony / Old Las Palmas: Celebrity-era estates and adults-only pool inns.
- Rancho Mirage / Palm Desert: Large golf and spa resorts down the valley.
- Indian Wells / La Quinta: Tennis, golf and resort country near Coachella.
What to do in Palm Springs
- Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to 8,500 feet
- Spend Saturday hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park, about an hour away
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the town's modernist homes
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons on a clear morning
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs before you fly home
Also worth it
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Tours and tickets in Palm Springs
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,592 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £811 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | £340 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,543 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Madison to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £406 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £406 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £552 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Palm Springs.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Madison.
- The outbound leaves Dane County Regional (MSN) at 2:47 PM Friday and lands at Palm Springs International (PSP) at 6:29 PM, with one stop.
- All three hotels are room only and come with free cancellation.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two. With about $520 in spending money, the whole weekend comes to about $2,047.
- The VillageFest street market is on Thursday nights, so it happens before you arrive.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $538 per person, which is $194 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days. The forecast is clear with highs of 80–86°F, and the hotel in our total scores 8 from 2,157 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,527 all in, taxes and fees included: $1,076 for the flights and $451 for 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel. A checked bag is about $160 for two on top of that, plus any resort fee and spending money.
What is the flight like?
It's American with one stop. The outbound leaves Madison at 2:47 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in Palm Springs at 6:29 PM local time, 5h 42m in total. The route covers 1,592 miles.
What is the weather like?
Clear and warm. The forecast has highs of 80°F on Friday, 84°F on Saturday and 86°F on Sunday, lows of 68°F to 73°F, and a rain chance of 1% or less.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You get Saturday for one big outing, like Joshua Tree an hour away or the tramway up to 8,500 feet, plus Friday evening and Sunday at the pool or a hot-springs spa.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars and only need to plan around being 2 hours behind Madison.
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