Palm Springs from Memphis, Oct 23–25: $1,220 per person, round trip
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Clear skies all weekend, highs 75–81°F, rain chance 4% or lower
- Leave Memphis 8:45 AM Friday, land in Palm Springs at 12:31 PM
- Ride the Aerial Tramway to 8,500 feet, no passport needed
The catch: It's one stop on United, 10h 49m of travel round trip, and $1,220 per person when earlier checks on this route found $593.
Worth it if you want a sunny, slow desert weekend and can live with the fare; skip it if you want a nonstop or a lower price.
Worth it if clear desert weather matters more to you than the fare: $1,220 per person round trip, or $2,440 for two, all-in. It covers Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights, on United with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$2,440 for two · 2 nights · flights, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,440 |
| The total, before you go | $2,440 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
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). Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$1,220 per person, round trip
$2,440 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 10h 49m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:45 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 12:31 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 1:33 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 8:36 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $1,220 | 1 stop | 10h 49m |
| MX + VB + Y4 + AS | $1,905 | 3 stops | 79h 5m |
| United | $1,220 | 1 stop | 12h 57m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:44 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The forecast is the reason: highs of 80°F on Friday, 81°F on Saturday and 75°F on Sunday, with clear skies and a rain chance of 4% or lower each day. October also falls outside Palm Springs' summer heat (June through September) and the April festival rush. The fare is $1,220 per person, $2,440 for two, which matches the median of our 9 earlier checks on this route. That's a fair read on the route, not a discount, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $593. If your dates are fixed, the outbound leaves at 8:45 AM, so you land by 12:31 PM and still get Friday afternoon by the pool. It's a good fit for a two-night reset in the sun with mountain views and a little architecture.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert wellness weekend with a mid-century streak: pool time, a spa soak, a morning hike and dinner on the main strip. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want warm days, cool evenings and an easy pace. There's nightlife on Palm Canyon Drive if you want it, but most of the weekend is sun, views and doing very little on purpose.
Weather in Palm Springs, Oct 23–25
Highs 75–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 80 °F | 64 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 81 °F | 70 °F | 2% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 75 °F | 66 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
We didn't price hotels for these dates, so this page doesn't name any. Instead, here's how to pick an area. Downtown Palm Springs puts you within walking distance of the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries, which helps on a two-night trip when you don't want to drive every evening. The Uptown Design District has mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants, a good match for the architecture side of the trip. Movie Colony / Old Las Palmas is the quieter pick, with celebrity-era estates and adults-only pool inns. Rancho Mirage / Palm Desert is down the valley, with large golf and spa resorts, so go there if the resort is the whole point and you'll have a car.
All hotels in Palm Springs for these dates
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 to 8,500 feet for the cooler air and the valley view
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park on Saturday, when the high is 81°F
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour through the Palm Springs neighborhoods
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons in the morning, before the afternoon warmth
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs on your last morning
Also worth it
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Tours and tickets in Palm Springs
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 10h 49m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,507 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,440 |
| Hotel, 2 nights | $0 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,960 |
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: Memphis to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,220 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $593 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,220 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 paid in US dollars.
- Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Memphis, and the trip covers 1,507 miles.
- The $1,220 per person fare includes taxes and fees as found Oct 15, 2026; prices change.
- A checked bag isn't in the fare and runs about $160 for two.
- The VillageFest street market runs Thursday nights, so a Friday arrival misses it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you want a clear, warm weekend and the dates are set. The forecast shows highs of 75–81°F with almost no rain. The fare of $1,220 per person matches the median of our earlier checks, but it isn't low, and it has one stop.
How much are the flights for two?
$2,440 for two, round trip on United, taxes and fees included, as found Oct 15, 2026. We didn't price a hotel for these dates, so plan for lodging on top. A checked bag adds about $160 for two.
Is the fare a good price?
It's in line with the route. $1,220 per person matches the median of our 9 earlier checks. The lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $593, so if your dates can move, it's worth watching.
What are the flight times?
You leave Memphis at 8:45 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and land in Palm Springs at 12:31 PM local time. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 1:33 PM and gets into Memphis at 8:36 PM. There's one stop, and the total travel time is 10h 49m.
What's the weather like?
Clear all three days. Friday has a high of 80°F and a low of 64°F, Saturday 81°F and 70°F, Sunday 75°F and 66°F. The rain chance stays at 4% or lower.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land by 12:31 PM Friday and fly out at 1:33 PM Sunday, which leaves a full Saturday for Joshua Tree or the tramway plus two pool afternoons.
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