Palm Springs from San Francisco, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,343 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
- Highs 77–84°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 36m 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 San Francisco to Palm Springs are $664 per person ($1,327 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights on United with 1 stop. The forecast is clear, with highs of 77–84°F. The best-value hotel, V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, is $455 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,343 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,000 |
| V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £343 |
| The total, before you go | £1,343 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £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
£501 per person, return
£1,000 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 5h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 12:40 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 2:19 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:20 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 11:17 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £501 | 1 stop | 5h 36m |
| Alaska | £560 | nonstop | 3h 22m |
| United | £501 | 1 stop | 5h 51m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 10:37 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $664 per person round trip, or $1,327 for two, this fare is $3 above the $661 median of 14 earlier checks on this route. That makes it a fair price, not a drop. The lowest we saw was $519 on Oct 13. October comes after the extreme heat of June through September and well before Modernism Week in February. The forecast shows clear skies all weekend, with highs of 77–84°F, lows of 66–71°F and rain chances of 3–6%, so it's pool weather without the summer burn. Add V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham at $455 for both nights and two people come to $2,303, and that includes $520 of spending money. It works for a pool-and-architecture getaway with no passport and no time change. Prices are all-in as found and can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert wellness getaway with a side of culture and nightlife: mornings by the pool, an afternoon of modernist houses or a canyon hike, and dinner and drinks on Palm Canyon Drive. It suits couples looking for something romantic and friends who want an easy weekend in the sun. The pace is slow and warm, and with 2 nights there's no pressure to see everything.
Weather in Palm Springs, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 77–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 84 °F | 71 °F | 3% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 77 °F | 66 °F | 4% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 83 °F | 70 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham is the best value: $455 for the 2 nights ($228 a night) for a Queen Room, rated 7.5 from 809 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. Les Cactus is the top-rated pick at 9.6 from 543 reviews. It's $1,200 for the stay ($600 a night) for a Deluxe King Studio with breakfast included and free cancellation, and it sits in Palm Springs Uptown. The Infusion Beach Club is the budget choice at $292 for the stay ($146 a night), rated 7.3 from 1,033 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. If you're choosing by area, the Uptown Design District has mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants. Downtown Palm Springs puts the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries within walking distance.
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
£343 for 2 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsLes Cactus
£905 for 2 nights, two guests · £452 a night
See roomsThe Infusion Beach Club
£220 for 2 nights, two guests · £110 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 for cooler air and wide desert views
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park for a day trip
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the town's classic homes
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons on a cooler morning
- 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 San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 36m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 427 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,001 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham) | £343 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,736 |
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: San Francisco to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £501 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £391 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £498 |
| Price checks | 14 |
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. You pay in US dollars, and Palm Springs is on the same time as San Francisco.
- The $664 United fare has 1 stop. It leaves SFO at 12:40 PM on Friday, Oct 23, and the return leaves at 7:20 AM on Sunday, Oct 25.
- All three hotels listed offer free cancellation. Only Les Cactus includes breakfast.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them on Oct 13. They can change before you book.
- The Thursday night VillageFest street market happens before this Friday arrival, so it isn't part of this weekend.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $664 per person round trip on United, $1,327 for two, taxes and fees included. It has 1 stop. You leave SFO at 12:40 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and land in Palm Springs at 2:19 PM.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Alaska has a nonstop for $743 per person, $1,485 for two. It leaves at 4:52 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 6:32 PM.
Is $664 a good price?
It's a fair price. The median of 14 earlier checks on this route was $661, so this fare is $3 above it. The lowest we saw was $519 on Oct 13.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs run 77–84°F, lows run 66–71°F, and the chance of rain is 3–6%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a pool-and-sightseeing weekend, yes. The return flight leaves at 7:20 AM Sunday, so in practice you get Friday afternoon and all of Saturday. That's enough for the tramway or Indian Canyons plus a slow evening downtown.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 427 miles, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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