Palm Springs from Portland, 13 – 16 Nov: £883 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £289 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Adara Palm Springs
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 5m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Palm Springs is 3 nights from Portland, 13 – 16 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £273 per person (United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express, 1 stop, 7h 5m), 51% below the typical £562 on this route. Hotels start at £70 a night; Typical highs 70–77°F, lows near 54°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£883 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £546 |
| Adara Palm Springs, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £303 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £34 |
| The total, before you go | £883 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£289 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 United, £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
£273 per person, return
£546 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 7h 5m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 3:40 PM – Fri, Nov 13, 10:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £273 | 1 stop | 7h 5m |
| Alaska | £344 | nonstop | 5h 1m |
| Southwest | £281 | 2 stops | 16h 10m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 22:38 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Palm Springs
Why we picked it: Palm Springs is the best value we priced for these dates: $362 round trip, 60% under the typical price.
Palm Springs is the mid-century desert playground, with poolside hotels, modernist architecture, golf and Joshua Tree an hour away.
Weather in Palm Springs, 13 – 16 Nov
Typical highs 70–77°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | 77 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Sat 14 Nov | 75 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 72 °F | 56 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 70 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Palm Springs
Adara Palm Springs
£303 for 3 nights, two guests · £101 a night
See roomsThe Oasis Resort
£671 for 3 nights, two guests · £224 a night
See roomsTravelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs
£210 for 3 nights, two guests · £70 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
Signature experiences
- Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to 8,500 feet
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Tours and tickets in Palm Springs
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 7h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 870 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £546 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Adara Palm Springs) | £303 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £1,437 |
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: Portland to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £273 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £273 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £562 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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).
Questions readers ask
How much does 3 nights in Palm Springs from Portland cost?
About £1,437 for two: £546 in flights, £303 for the hotel and £588 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs 13 – 16 Nov?
Typical highs 70–77°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Palm Springs?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Palm Springs.
How long is the flight from Portland to Palm Springs?
7h 5m with 1 stop on United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express, on the fare we found.
Is £273 a good price for Portland to Palm Springs?
It is 51% below the typical £562 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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