Palm Springs from Phoenix, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,632 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $576 per person on Southwest, $321 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 80–82°F and lows near 58°F for the weekend
- Free cancellation at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, $217 a night
The catch: The Southwest fare has one stop and leaves at 5:35 AM, so 259 miles take 4h 10m, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm, slow pool weekend and don't mind an early one-stop flight; skip it if a 5:35 AM Friday start sounds rough.
Worth it if you can live with one stop. Palm Springs from Phoenix comes to $1,632 for two, all in: $1,152 for the flights, $433 for V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham and its $47 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. It's 2 nights, Friday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on Southwest with one stop, and the outbound flight takes 4h 10m.
The total, before you go
$1,632 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,152 |
| V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $433 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $47 |
| The total, before you go | $1,632 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$321 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Southwest, $140 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
$576 per person, round trip
$1,152 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 4h 10m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 5:35 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 9:45 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $576 | 1 stop | 4h 10m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $587 | nonstop | 1h 27m |
| Southwest | $576 | 1 stop | 4h |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:32 PM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $576 per person, or $1,152 for two, the fare is $321 below the typical fare on this route, 36% under. We checked this route 14 times and the median fare was $897. Add 2 nights at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham and its $47 resort fee, and the whole trip is $1,632 for two, all in. A checked bag and spending money aren't included. Late October is when the desert gets comfortable again, with typical highs of 80–82°F and lows near 58°F after the extreme heat of June through September. You don't need a passport and there's no time change, so it works as an easy reset from Phoenix. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change. If the one-stop routing bothers you, the American Eagle nonstop was $587 per person and takes 1h 27m.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow desert weekend: pool mornings, mid-century architecture, a tram ride up the mountain and dinner on Palm Canyon Drive. It suits couples and friends who want warmth and quiet more than a packed schedule. Two nights leaves room for one big outing, like Joshua Tree or Indian Canyons, and plenty of time lying by the pool.
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
Our pick is V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham. It's $433 for the 2 nights ($217 a night), scores 7.5 from 811 reviews and has free cancellation, and our total already includes its $47 resort fee. For a step up, Alcazar Palm Springs is the top-rated choice, scoring 9.2 from 580 reviews. It costs $631 for the stay in a Poolside King with a mountain view, plus $71 in fees paid at the hotel. It's in Downtown Palm Springs, where you can walk to the Palm Canyon Drive bars, galleries and the Thursday street market. The Saguaro Palm Springs is $445 for the stay ($223 a night) and scores 7.2 from 1,169 reviews. It has a Mountain View 1 King room, plus $64 in fees paid at the hotel. All three are room only, with no meals included, and all have free cancellation.
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham
$433 for 2 nights, two guests · $217 a night
See roomsAlcazar Palm Springs
$631 for 2 nights, two guests · $316 a night
See roomsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
$445 for 2 nights, two guests · $223 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 Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 4h 10m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 259 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,152 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham) | $433 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,105 |
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: Phoenix to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $576 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $396 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $897 |
| Price checks | 14 |
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, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Phoenix.
- The Southwest flight leaves PHX at 5:35 AM Friday and lands at PSP at 9:45 AM, with one stop.
- A checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money aren't in the total.
- All three hotels are room only, with no meals included, and all have free cancellation.
- We saw 12 fares when we checked, from $576 to $587 per person.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $321 below the typical fare on this route, highs run 80–82°F, and the hotel has free cancellation. If you'd rather have the short flight, the American Eagle nonstop was $587 per person and takes 1h 27m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,632 for two, all in: $1,152 for Southwest flights, plus $433 for 2 nights at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham and its $47 resort fee. Taxes and fees are included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money aren't.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and Palm Springs is on the same clock as Phoenix for these dates.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 80–82°F with lows near 58°F for Oct 30–Nov 1. These are seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. You land at 9:45 AM Friday, so you get most of the first day, and Saturday is free for the tramway or Joshua Tree, about an hour away.
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