Palm Springs from Albuquerque, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,457 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $517 per person, $544 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 80–82°F and lows near 58°F for the weekend
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,153 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: There's no nonstop: every fare we found has one stop, the 5:20 AM United flight takes 4h 56m, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm, slow pool weekend for two; skip it if a connection on a 570-mile trip feels like too much travel.
Worth it if you can live with one stop: $1,457 for two, all in, which is the flights at $1,034 plus 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel at $375 and its $48 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on United, operated by SkyWest DBA United Express. The flight isn't nonstop, and the outbound takes 4h 56m.
The total, before you go
$1,457 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,034 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $375 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $48 |
| The total, before you go | $1,457 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$544 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 for two round trip); 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
$517 per person, round trip
$1,034 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 4h 56m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 5:20 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 9:16 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $517 | 1 stop | 4h 56m |
| American | $517 | 1 stop | 4h 12m |
| Southwest | $517 | 1 stop | 4h 30m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 10:36 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $517 per person, the fare is $544 below the typical fare on this route. That's 51% under, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days. Our 8 earlier checks came in at a median of $1,061 per person. So the whole weekend comes to $1,457 for two, all in: flights, 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel, taxes and fees, and the hotel's $48 resort fee. A checked bag and spending money are extra. Late October is a good time for the desert. The extreme heat of June through September is over, typical highs are 80–82°F, lows are near 58°F, and the normals show overcast skies. It's a good fit for a weekend of pool time and one big outing. These are the all-in prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow desert weekend: pool time, a long lunch, a drink at sunset and maybe one big outing up the tramway or out to Joshua Tree. It suits a couple or two friends who care more about warm days and an easy pace than a packed schedule. Downtown and Uptown keep galleries, shops and restaurants close to the hotels, so evenings stay low-effort.
Weather in Palm Springs, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 58°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 82 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 81 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 80 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Palm Springs
L3 Oasis Hotel is our best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $375 for the 2 nights ($188 a night) for a Double Room, with a review score of 8 from 2,153 reviews, free cancellation, and its $48 resort fee already counted. The top-rated stay is Alcazar Palm Springs, at 9.2 from 578 reviews. A Poolside King with mountain view is $631 for the stay ($316 a night), plus $71 in fees at the property. It's in Downtown Palm Springs, a walk from the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries. Our budget pick, El Noa Noa - 21 and Over, is in the Uptown Design District, the main strip of shops and restaurants. A King Suite with Spa Bath is $429 ($215 a night) with breakfast included, it scores 9 from 581 reviews, and it lists $48 in fees at the property.
L3 Oasis Hotel
$375 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
$631 for 2 nights, two guests · $316 a night
See roomsEl Noa Noa - 21 and Over
$429 for 2 nights, two guests · $215 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
- Spend a day hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park, about an hour away
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the city's modernist landmarks
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons on Saturday morning
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs
Also worth it
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Tours and tickets in Palm Springs
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 4h 56m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 570 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,034 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | $375 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,929 |
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: Albuquerque to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $517 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $517 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,061 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Palm Springs.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Palm Springs is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
- All three fares we found have one stop and cost $517 per person: United at 5:20 AM, American at 8:41 AM, Southwest at 8:10 PM.
- Not in the total: a checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money, which we budget at $130 per person a day, or $520 for two.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation. Rooms are room only, except El Noa Noa - 21 and Over, which includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $517 per person, 51% below the typical $1,061 on this route and the lowest in 30 days. Highs should be 80–82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,457 for two, all in. That's $1,034 in flights plus $375 for 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel and its $48 resort fee, with taxes and fees. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't included.
How long is the flight?
We found no nonstop. The 5:20 AM United flight lands at 9:16 AM after 4h 56m with one stop. American leaves at 8:41 AM and takes 4h 12m; Southwest leaves at 8:10 PM and takes 4h 30m.
What is the weather like?
For Oct 30–Nov 1, typical highs are 80–82°F with lows near 58°F, and the normals show overcast skies. The extreme heat of June through September is over by then.
Is 2 nights enough?
Yes, for a weekend of pool time and one outing. Pick the Aerial Tramway or Joshua Tree, about an hour away, and keep the rest slow. The United flight lands at 9:16 AM, so you get most of Friday.
Do I need a passport?
No. You fly from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Palm Springs International (PSP), and you pay in US dollars.
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