Palm Springs from Reno, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,515 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $841 per person, $496 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 84–87°F and a 1–3% rain chance for the pool
- One stop on American Eagle, 3h 36m, landing 4:37 PM Friday
The catch: The flight has one stop (3h 36m out), none of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm pool weekend close to home; skip it if you need a nonstop or a room you can cancel for free.
Worth it for the two of you. The trip costs $2,010 for two, all in: $1,682 for the flights, $295 for 2 nights at Adara Palm Springs and its $33 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come home Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, on American (operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle) with one stop, and checked bags and spending money are extra.
The total, before you go
£1,515 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,268 |
| Adara Palm Springs, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £222 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £25 |
| The total, before you go | £1,515 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£374 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
£634 per person, return
£1,268 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · 1 stop · 3h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 4:37 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £634 | 1 stop | 3h 36m |
| Southwest | £634 | 1 stop | 3h 55m |
| Southwest | £634 | 1 stop | 5h 35m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 15:04 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $841 per person, this fare is $496 below the typical fare on this route. That's 37% under the $1,337 median from the 11 times we checked it. Fares we saw for these dates ran from $841 to $1,019, and every option we found has one stop. The forecast for Oct 16–18 shows highs of 84–87°F, lows of 74–76°F and a 1–3% chance of rain. That's pool weather without the extreme heat the season notes flag for June through September. Since it's next weekend, this is a short-notice getaway: two nights, no passport, no time change, and Joshua Tree about an hour from town. Prices were all-in when we checked and can move before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert pool weekend for two: slow mornings, afternoons by the water and evenings out on Palm Canyon Drive. It suits couples and friends who care more about warmth, mid-century design and a spa soak than a packed schedule. With two nights the pace stays easy. Plan one big outing, like the tramway or Joshua Tree, and spend the rest of the time lounging.
Weather in Palm Springs, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 84–87°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 87 °F | 76 °F | 1% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 84 °F | 76 °F | 3% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 85 °F | 74 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
Adara Palm Springs is the best-value pick and the one in our total. It's $295 for 2 nights ($148 a night) in a King Room, with a review score of 7.6 from 947 reviews, and its $33 resort fee is already counted. Desert Riviera Hotel is the top rated at 9.3 from 226 reviews. It costs $479 for the stay with breakfast included, plus $53 in fees at the property. L3 Oasis Hotel is the 4-star option at $401 ($201 a night), scoring 8 from 2,152 reviews, plus $51 in fees at the property. Adara and Desert Riviera are both in Palm Springs Uptown, near the Uptown Design District, the strip of mid-century boutique hotels, shops and restaurants. None of the three offers free cancellation.
Adara Palm Springs
£222 for 2 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsDesert Riviera Hotel
£361 for 2 nights, two guests · £181 a night
See roomsL3 Oasis Hotel
£302 for 2 nights, two guests · £152 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 morning, before the 84–87°F highs
- 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 Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 3h 36m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 433 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,268 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Adara Palm Springs) | £222 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,882 |
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: Reno to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £634 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £531 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,008 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Reno.
- The outbound flight takes 3h 36m with one stop. Southwest also had one-stop flights at the same $841 per person.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
- The $2,010 total doesn't cover a checked bag (about $160 for two) or spending money. Plan on about $520 for two.
- Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a warm weekend. The fare is $841 per person, 37% below the typical $1,337 on this route, and the forecast shows highs of 84–87°F. The tradeoffs are one stop and no free cancellation at any of the three hotels.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,010, all in: $1,682 for the flights, $295 for 2 nights at Adara Palm Springs and its $33 resort fee. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Reno.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast at 87°F, Saturday partly cloudy at 84°F and Sunday clear at 85°F. Lows are 74–76°F and the chance of rain is 1–3%.
Is 2 nights enough?
Yes, for a pool weekend with one big outing. You land at 4:37 PM Friday, so Saturday is free for the tramway or Joshua Tree, about an hour away, and Sunday is for the pool.
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