Palm Springs from Madison, Oct 23–25: round trip from $538
Round-trip flights from Madison to Palm Springs are $538 per person, $1,076 for two, for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights, on American with one stop. The forecast shows highs of 80–86°F with little rain expected. The best-value hotel, L3 Oasis Hotel, is $451 for the stay.
The flight
$732 $538 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$1,076 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 5h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 2:47 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 6:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $538 | 1 stop | 5h 42m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $553 | 1 stop | 6h 10m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | $572 | 1 stop | 8h 11m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:13 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,076 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights | $451 |
| Trip total for two | $1,527 |
Regular: $1,915 You pay: $1,527 Saved: $388
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Why go now
At $538 per person round trip, this fare is $194 below the typical fare on this route. That's 27% under the $732 median of our earlier checks, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $538 to $1,252 per person. Our sample budget for two comes to $2,047, covering flights, the L3 Oasis Hotel and $520 for spending. Late October comes after the June to September stretch of extreme desert heat, and the forecast shows clear skies, highs of 80–86°F and lows of 68–73°F. That's warm enough for the pool and cool enough for a hike. It's a good fit for a couple's reset or a friends' getaway. The price is all-in, with taxes and fees, as of when we checked, and it can change.
The kind of trip this is
A desert long weekend built around the pool, with wellness, culture and some nightlife on the side. Days go to a tram ride, a canyon hike or a spa soak, and evenings go to dinner and drinks downtown. It suits couples looking for something romantic and friends who want sun without a big itinerary. The pace is slow on purpose: two nights, warm afternoons and mild evenings.
Weather in Palm Springs, Oct 23–25
Highs 80–86°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 80 °F | 68 °F | 1% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 84 °F | 71 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 86 °F | 73 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
L3 Oasis Hotel is the best-value pick: $451 for both nights, or $226 a night, for a Double Room, with a review score of 8 from 2,157 reviews. Alcazar Palm Springs is the top-rated choice at 9.2 from 585 reviews. It's $609 for the stay, or $305 a night, for a Poolside King in Downtown Palm Springs, where you can walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries. The Saguaro Palm Springs is the budget pick at $451 for the stay, or $226 a night, for a Mountain View 1 King, scored 7.2 from 1,168 reviews. Since it costs the same as L3 Oasis Hotel, the higher score gives the Oasis the edge. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you want mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants, look at the Uptown Design District.
L3 Oasis Hotel
$451 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
$609 for 2 nights, two guests · $305 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
$451 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 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 long valley views.
- Spend a day hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park, an hour away.
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the town's modernist homes.
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons, ideally in the morning.
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday before the flight.
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 Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,592 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,076 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | $451 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,047 |
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: Madison to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $538 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $538 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $732 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Madison.
- The outbound flight leaves Dane County Regional (MSN) at 2:47 PM and lands at Palm Springs International (PSP) at 6:29 PM, with one stop, 5h 42m in all.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- The VillageFest street market runs Thursday nights, so it ends the night before this Friday arrival.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $538 per person round trip on American, $1,076 for two, all-in with taxes and fees. That's $194 below the typical fare on this route. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. It has one stop and takes 5h 42m. It leaves Madison at 2:47 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands in Palm Springs at 6:29 PM local time.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 80°F on Friday, 84°F on Saturday and 86°F on Sunday, with lows of 68–73°F and little rain expected.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a pool-and-spa weekend, yes. Friday evening, a full Saturday and Sunday morning leave room for the tram and one hike. Fitting in Joshua Tree, an hour away, means a fuller Saturday.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget is $2,047 for two. That covers $1,076 in flights, $451 at L3 Oasis Hotel and $520 for spending, or $130 per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
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