Palm Springs from New Orleans, 11 – 14 Dec: £1,035 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £813 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- The Cole, rated 8.3 by 355 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 16m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Palm Springs were $373 per person ($746 for two) for Dec 11–14, 2026, a 3-night trip, when we checked. The flight is on Delta with 1 stop, so it isn't nonstop, and typical highs for those dates run 65–66°F. The best-value hotel, The Cole, was $627 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,035 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £562 |
| The Cole, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £473 |
| The total, before you go | £1,035 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£813 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Delta, £106 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
£281 per person, return
£562 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 1 stop · 7h 16m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:20 AM – Fri, Dec 11, 11:36 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | £281 | 1 stop | 7h 16m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £281 | 1 stop | 7h 9m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £281 | 1 stop | 5h 35m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 16:07 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $373 per person round trip, or $746 for two. Earlier checks on this route had a median of $1,452, which puts this fare $1,079 below the typical fare on this route, or 74% less. It also has the Lowest in 30 days badge, and the 12 offers we saw ranged from $373 to $423. Prices include taxes and fees as found, and they can change. In mid-December, Palm Springs typically sees highs of 65–66°F and lows near 48°F. That's mild enough for hiking at midday, but you'll want a jacket after dark. It's also well before the April festival season, when rates hit their peak. Our rough budget for two comes to $2,153: $746 for flights, $627 for The Cole and $780 for spending. It works as a long weekend of trails, spa time and mid-century architecture.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness getaway. Spend mornings on the trails or the tramway, afternoons at a spa and evenings over dinner on Palm Canyon Drive. It suits couples best, plus friends who'd rather unwind than party hard, though Downtown has bars when you want them. The pace is slow on purpose, with one bigger outing, like a day in Joshua Tree, to break it up.
Weather in Palm Springs, 11 – 14 Dec
Typical highs 65–66°F, lows near 48°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 Dec | 66 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 12 Dec | 65 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 13 Dec | 66 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 14 Dec | 66 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Palm Springs
The Cole is the best-value pick at $627 for the 3 nights ($209 a night) for a King Room. It's a 4-star hotel rated 8.3 from 355 reviews. Alcazar Palm Springs is the top rated at 9.2 from 585 reviews, and a Poolside King costs $817 for the stay ($272 a night). It's in Downtown Palm Springs, where you can walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries. The Saguaro Palm Springs is the budget choice: $480 for the stay ($160 a night) for a Mountain View 1 King. It's a 3-star hotel rated 7.2 from 1,168 reviews. All three were room only with free cancellation when we checked. For a different base, the Uptown Design District has mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants.
The Cole
£473 for 3 nights, two guests · £158 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
£616 for 3 nights, two guests · £205 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
£362 for 3 nights, two guests · £121 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Palm Springs for these dates
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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 to 8,500 feet, and bring a warm layer.
- Give one full day to hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park.
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the town's modernist buildings.
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons on a mild morning.
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs to finish the trip.
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 New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 7h 16m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,572 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 3 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £562 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (The Cole) | £473 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £1,623 |
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: New Orleans to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £281 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £281 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,094 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Palm Springs is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
- The Delta flight leaves MSY at 6:20 AM on Friday, Dec 11 and lands at PSP at 11:36 AM, 7h 16m with 1 stop.
- Hotel prices are room only, and all three hotels offered free cancellation when we checked.
- Heads-up: the Thursday night VillageFest street market happens the night before you arrive, so it's not on these Friday-to-Monday dates.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$373 per person round trip, or $746 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. Delta, United and American all had 1-stop offers at that price. The American option leaves at 2:27 PM and takes 5h 35m, the shortest of the three.
Do I need a passport?
No. Palm Springs is in the United States, so you only need your usual ID for a domestic flight, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for Dec 11–14 show highs of 65–66°F and lows of 46–50°F, with overcast skies listed for each day. Plan on light layers during the day and a jacket at night, plus more for the top of the tramway.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a Friday-to-Monday trip, yes. You'd have time for the tramway, Indian Canyons and a hot-springs spa, plus one full day in Joshua Tree National Park. The Delta flight lands at 11:36 AM, so your first afternoon is free.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $2,153 for two: $746 for flights, $627 for 3 nights at The Cole and $780 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Which airports are involved?
You'd fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Palm Springs International (PSP), a distance of 1,572 miles.
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