Palm Springs from Denver, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,597 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on United, 2h 22m, landing at 9:16 AM Friday
- $587 per person, $391 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 80–82°F and free cancellation at all three hotels
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and neither is spending money, which we put at $520.
Worth it if you want a short, warm pool-and-hiking weekend for two; skip it if two nights feels too rushed for the trip.
Worth it for the two of you. The total is $1,597 for two, all in: flights at $1,174, plus 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel at $375 and its $48 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, for 2 nights, nonstop on United from Denver in 2h 22m.
The total, before you go
$1,597 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,174 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $375 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $48 |
| The total, before you go | $1,597 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$391 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
$587 per person, round trip
$1,174 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 2h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:54 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 9:16 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $587 | nonstop | 2h 22m |
| Southwest | $587 | nonstop | 2h 20m |
| United | $587 | nonstop | 2h 22m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 10:08 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $587 per person, this nonstop is $391 below the typical fare on this route, or 40% less. It's also the lowest fare in 30 days of our checks. We saw fares from $587 to $732 across 12 offers. Late October is when Palm Springs leaves summer behind: June through September brings extreme heat (and the steep hotel discounts that go with it). For these dates, typical highs are 80–82°F with lows near 58°F. That's warm enough for the pool and cool enough for a canyon hike. The 7:54 AM flight lands at 9:16 AM local time, so you get all of Friday there. Two nights is short, but it fits a long weekend of pool time, one big outing and a good dinner. These prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert getaway with a wellness side: poolside mornings, mid-century architecture, a canyon hike or a tramway ride, then dinner and drinks downtown. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather and a slow pace without a long flight. You can keep it lazy at the pool or fill a day with Joshua Tree. Either way, the weekend never feels packed.
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 the best-value pick and the one in our total. It's $375 for 2 nights ($188 a night) plus a $48 resort fee, both counted in the total, for a Double Room. It scores 8 from 2,153 reviews and has free cancellation. Alcazar Palm Springs is the top rated, at 9.2 from 578 reviews. It costs $631 for the stay ($316 a night) for a Poolside King with mountain view, plus $71 in fees at the property. It sits in Downtown Palm Springs, a walk from the bars and galleries on Palm Canyon Drive. El Noa Noa - 21 and Over is a 5-star, adults-only option in Palm Springs Uptown, near the shops and restaurants of the Uptown Design District. It scores 9 from 581 reviews and costs $429 ($215 a night) for a King Suite with Spa Bath with breakfast, plus $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
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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 desert views
- Spend a day hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the city's houses
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons
- 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 Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 2h 22m nonstop |
| Distance | 758 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,174 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | $375 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,069 |
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: Denver to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $587 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $587 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $978 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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 Denver, and the 758-mile flight takes 2h 22m.
- All three hotels listed offer free cancellation.
- The $1,597 total covers flights, the hotel, taxes and fees. A checked bag is about $160 for two on top of that.
- The Thursday night VillageFest street market falls before this Friday arrival.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. It's a nonstop flight of 2h 22m, the fare is $391 per person below the typical fare on this route, highs run 80–82°F, and every hotel we list has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,597 for two, all in: $1,174 for the flights and $375 for 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel, plus its $48 resort fee. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Which flight did you find?
United leaves Denver at 7:54 AM on Friday, Oct 30, and lands in Palm Springs at 9:16 AM. Southwest also flies nonstop at 8:30 AM for the same $587 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. Palm Springs is a domestic trip from Denver, so a passport isn't needed, and everything is priced in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 80–82°F with lows near 58°F. Climate normals show overcast skies, but it's still warm enough for the pool in the afternoon.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. With a 9:16 AM arrival on Friday, you'll have time for the pool, the tramway and one bigger outing, like Indian Canyons or Joshua Tree.
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