Palm Springs, United States: trips from £273
Palm Springs is the mid-century desert playground, with poolside hotels, modernist architecture, golf and Joshua Tree an hour away.

Trips to Palm Springs from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from PortlandLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Palm Springs
13 – 16 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- $362 per person, $384 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear-sky normals for the dates, with highs of 70–77°F
- Adara Palm Springs scores 7.6 from 947 reviews, with free cancellation
£883 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £546 + hotel £303 + resort fee £34, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · with a stop · 7h 5m
The catch: It's one stop and 7h 5m, landing at 10:45 PM, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if a long travel day is fine for a sunny pool weekend; skip it if you'd rather pay $456 per person for the nonstop.
Just found · from New OrleansLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Palm Springs
11 – 14 Dec 2026 · 3 nights
- £813 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- The Cole, rated 8.3 by 355 guests
£1,035 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £562 + hotel £473, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 7h 16m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 16m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Just found · from PhoenixLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Palm Springs
5 – 8 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- $396 per person, $501 below the typical fare on this route
- Los Arboles Hotel: 8.9 from 526 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs 76–79°F, lows near 59°F, clear skies Nov 6–8
£1,501 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £597 + hotel £904, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 14h 31m
The catch: The United fare has one stop and takes 14h 31m, leaving 7:45 PM Thursday and landing 9:16 AM Friday, all for a 259-mile trip.
Worth it if you want warm desert days and a pool for less; skip it if an overnight connection would wreck your Friday.
The weekend after · from MadisonLowest in 30 days
Palm Springs
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare at $538 per person, $194 below the typical fare
- Clear forecast, highs of 80–86°F, rain chance at 1% or less
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,157 reviews, free cancellation
£1,151 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £811 + hotel £340, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 5h 42m
The catch: It's one stop and 5h 42m out on American, a checked bag is about $160 for two, and any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, slow pool weekend in the desert; skip it if a one-stop flight feels too long for 2 nights.
Next weekend · from HoustonLowest in 30 days
Palm Springs
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop from IAH in 3h 35m, landing at 11:15 AM
- $559 per person, $216 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast, highs 80–83°F, hotel rated 9 with free cancellation
£1,217 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £843 + hotel £332 + resort fee £42, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 3h 35m
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,615 total, though the $56 resort fee already is.
Worth it if you want two warm, clear days by a pool after a short nonstop; skip it if you're after the ocean or nightlife every night.
Just found · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
Palm Springs
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Free cancellation at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
- Highs 77–84°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,343 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,000 + hotel £343, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 5h 36m
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.
The weekend after · from OmahaLowest in 30 days
Palm Springs
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $763 per person, $790 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 79–84°F with a 3–5% rain chance all weekend
- Free cancellation at all three hotels; V Capri is $455 for two nights
£1,493 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,150 + hotel £343, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 5h 53m
The catch: The outbound flight has one stop and takes 5h 53m, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want two warm days by the pool and one big outing; skip it if a one-stop flight for 2 nights feels like too much.
Next weekend · from Reno37% below typical
Palm Springs
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $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
£1,515 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,268 + hotel £222 + resort fee £25, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 3h 36m
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.
Lowest fares to Palm Springs by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | £273 | 9 |
| New Orleans | £281 | 10 |
| Phoenix | £298 | 11 |
| Boise | £349 | 8 |
| Austin | £382 | 8 |
| San Francisco | £391 | 22 |
| Sacramento | £401 | 9 |
| Madison | £406 | 6 |
| Houston | £421 | 8 |
| Las Vegas | £462 | 11 |
| Kansas City | £476 | 6 |
| Salt Lake City | £526 | 6 |
| Reno | £531 | 11 |
| Minneapolis | £546 | 9 |
| Seattle | £570 | 11 |
| Omaha | £575 | 12 |
| Tucson | £577 | 6 |
| Albuquerque | £580 | 4 |
| Spokane | £590 | 10 |
| Little Rock | £635 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | avoid |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February: Modernism Week in mid-February
- April: Coachella and Stagecoach festivals send rates to their peak
- June, July, August, September: Extreme heat with steep hotel discounts
June, July, August, September: Daily highs above 105°F
Where to stay 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 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
Good to know
| Airports | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | desert, wellness, nightlife, romantic, culture |
Palm Springs in pictures


Questions about Palm Springs
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December. June, July, August, September: Daily highs above 105°F
Do I need a passport for Palm Springs?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Palm Springs.
What is the cheapest flight to Palm Springs right now?
Palm Springs from Portland, 13 – 16 Nov 2026, from £273 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Palm Springs on the ground?
Palm Springs is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
