Palm Springs from San Francisco, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £1,012 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on United, 1h 42m
- £155 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
The catch: Seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £121 for two, return) are extra; everything else is in the total.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Palm Springs is 2 nights from San Francisco, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £347 per person (United, nonstop, 1h 42m), 31% below the typical £501 on this route. Hotels start at £142 a night; Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 58°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£1,012 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £693 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £283 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £36 |
| The total, before you go | £1,012 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£155 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
£347 per person, return
£693 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 1h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:27 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 10:09 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £347 | nonstop | 1h 42m |
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | £347 | nonstop | 1h 39m |
| United | £347 | nonstop | 1h 33m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 17:44 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 the weekend: $459 round trip, nonstop, 31% 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, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 58°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 82 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 81 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 1 Nov | 80 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Palm Springs
L3 Oasis Hotel
£283 for 2 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
£476 for 2 nights, two guests · £239 a night
See roomsV Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
£327 for 2 nights, two guests · £164 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 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 | 1h 42m nonstop |
| Distance | 427 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £693 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | £283 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,369 |
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 | £347 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £347 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £501 |
| Price checks | 28 |
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 2 nights in Palm Springs from San Francisco cost?
About £1,369 for two: £693 in flights, £283 for the hotel and £393 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs 30 Oct – 1 Nov?
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 58°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 San Francisco to Palm Springs?
1h 42m nonstop on United, on the fare we found.
Is £347 a good price for San Francisco to Palm Springs?
It is 31% below the typical £501 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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