Palm Springs from Omaha, Oct 23–25: $1,981 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $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
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.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,981 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,526 plus 2 nights at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham at $455, with taxes and fees included, but resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't. You'd go Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on American (operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle) with one stop, so it isn't a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,981 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,526 |
| V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $455 |
| The total, before you go | $1,981 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$790 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 American, $160 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$763 per person, round trip
$1,526 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 5h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:53 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $763 | 1 stop | 5h 53m |
| United | $763 | 1 stop | 5h 20m |
| United | $763 | 1 stop | 9h 19m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:12 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $763 per person, the fare is $790 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 51% drop from the $1,553 median of 12 earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares between $763 and $1,096. Late October also comes after the summer heat, which the season notes put at June through September. The forecast shows a high of 79°F on Friday and 84°F on Saturday and Sunday, with rain chances of 3% to 5% and lows of 65°F to 74°F. That means pool weather by day and warm evenings outside. You land at 11:53 AM, so most of Friday is already vacation. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow desert reset with pool time, sun and mid-century architecture. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm days, easy dinners and one bigger outing, like the tram or Joshua Tree. The bars on Palm Canyon Drive are there if you want a night out, but the weekend works just as well with a lounger and a book.
Weather in Palm Springs, Oct 23–25
Highs 79–84°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 79 °F | 65 °F | 5% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 84 °F | 71 °F | 4% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 84 °F | 74 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Palm Springs
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham is the best-value pick and the one in our total. A Queen Room is $455 for the 2 nights ($228 a night), and it's rated 7.5 from 810 reviews. Alcazar Palm Springs is the top rated at 9.2 from 585 reviews. It's in Downtown Palm Springs, where you can walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries, and its Deluxe King Room with Fireplace is $665 for the stay ($333 a night). The Saguaro Palm Springs is the budget pick, with a Mountain View 1 King at $451 for the stay ($226 a night), rated 7.2 from 1,169 reviews. All three are room only, with free cancellation.
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
$455 for 2 nights, two guests · $228 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
$665 for 2 nights, two guests · $333 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
$451 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 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
- Hike or drive through Joshua Tree National Park, about an hour away
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs
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 Omaha | Eppley Airfield (OMA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 53m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,236 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,526 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham) | $455 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,501 |
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: Omaha to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $763 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $763 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,553 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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, and everything is priced in US dollars.
- Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Omaha.
- The outbound leaves Eppley Airfield (OMA) at 8:00 AM and lands at Palm Springs International (PSP) at 11:53 AM, with one stop.
- The Thursday night VillageFest market isn't open during a Friday-to-Sunday stay.
- The total leaves out resort fees, a checked bag and spending money. We plan on $520 for spending, which brings it to $2,501.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for most couples. The fare is $763 per person, 51% below the typical $1,553 on this route, and the forecast shows highs of 79–84°F. The trade-off is a one-stop outbound flight of 5h 53m for a 2-night stay.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,981, all in. That's flights at $1,526 ($763 per person) plus $455 for 2 nights at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. With $520 for spending, plan on $2,501.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Omaha, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Friday is clear at 79°F, Saturday is clear at 84°F and Sunday is overcast at 84°F. Rain chances are 3% to 5%, and lows run 65°F to 74°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a pool weekend, yes. Landing at 11:53 AM Friday gives you most of the day, and Joshua Tree is about an hour away if you want one bigger outing.
Are there other flights at this price?
Yes. We also saw United at the same $763 per person: a 6:00 AM departure that lands at 9:20 AM (5h 20m) and a 7:00 AM departure that lands at 2:19 PM (9h 19m). All have one stop.
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