Palm Springs from Oklahoma City, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,502 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $783 per person, $552 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 75–81°F, rain chances 4% or less
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,153 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: There's no direct flight: the outbound flight has one stop and takes 5h 24m, and a hold bag costs about $160 for two.
Worth it if clear desert weather, a pool and a low fare matter more than a direct flight; skip it if a long travel day would eat into your weekend.
Worth it if you're fine with one stop. $1,989 for two, all in, covers the flights at $1,566, L3 Oasis Hotel at $375 and its $48 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly out on Friday, Oct 23, and come home on Sunday, Oct 25 (2 nights), on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop each way.
The total, before you go
£1,502 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,182 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £283 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £36 |
| The total, before you go | £1,502 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£417 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£591 per person, return
£1,182 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 5h 24m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:29 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:53 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £591 | 1 stop | 5h 24m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £591 | 1 stop | 5h 20m |
| Southwest | £591 | 1 stop | 6h 25m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 19:35 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $783 per person, the fare is $552 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $1,335 per person, so this one is 41% lower. For two, the flights come to $1,566. Add 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel, taxes, fees and its $48 resort fee, and you get $1,989 all in. A hold bag and spending money aren't in that figure, and our budget sets aside $520 for spending. The timing works too, since late October comes after the June–September stretch of extreme heat. The forecast for Oct 23–25 is clear every day, with highs of 80°F, 81°F and 75°F and rain chances of 4% or less. That's a weekend of pool time, a tramway ride and a desert hike, and you don't need a passport.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert pool weekend with some mid-century architecture on the side. It suits a couple or two friends who want slow mornings by the water, one active outing such as the tramway or Indian Canyons and dinner along Palm Canyon Drive. The pace is easy: two nights, warm clear days, cooler evenings and nothing packed in.
Weather in Palm Springs, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 75–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 80 °F | 64 °F | 4% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 81 °F | 70 °F | 2% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 75 °F | 66 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
Our pick is L3 Oasis Hotel: $375 for the 2 nights ($188 a night), a 4-star hotel that scores 8 from 2,153 reviews. It has free cancellation and a $48 fee paid at the property, which is already in our total. Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs is the lowest price at $197 for the stay ($99 a night), in Palm Springs Uptown, plus $25 in property fees. It scores only 5.9 from 2,451 reviews, so it's for travellers who just need a bed. The Saguaro Palm Springs costs $451 ($226 a night) for a Mountain View 1 King room, plus $65 in fees, and scores 7.2 from 1,169 reviews. If you want to walk to dinner, the Uptown Design District has the main strip of shops and restaurants.
L3 Oasis Hotel
£283 for 2 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomsTravelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs
£149 for 2 nights, two guests · £75 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
£340 for 2 nights, two guests · £171 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 up to 8,500 feet
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park, about an hour away
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons in the cooler morning hours
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs
Also worth it
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Tours and tickets in Palm Springs
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Oklahoma City | Will Rogers International (OKC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 24m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,086 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,182 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | £283 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,858 |
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: Oklahoma City to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £591 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £436 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,008 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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 is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Oklahoma City.
- The outbound flight leaves Will Rogers International (OKC) at 8:29 AM and lands at Palm Springs International (PSP) at 11:53 AM.
- All three hotels are room only, with no breakfast, and offer free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is 41% below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is clear all three days and the hotel we picked scores 8 from 2,153 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,989 all in: $1,566 for flights plus $375 for 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel and its $48 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A hold bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Is there a direct flight?
No. The American flight, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, has one stop and takes 5h 24m. United and Southwest also had $783 per person fares with one stop, taking 5h 20m and 6h 25m.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs are 80°F on Friday, 81°F on Saturday and 75°F on Sunday, lows run 64–70°F and rain chances are 2–4%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land at 11:53 AM on Friday, which leaves time for the pool that afternoon, a full Saturday for the tramway or Joshua Tree and Sunday morning before you head home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Oklahoma City, 1,086 miles, and everything is paid in US dollars.
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