Palm Springs from Portland, Nov 13–16: $1,171 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $362 per person, $384 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear-sky normals for the dates, with highs of 70–77°F
- Adara Palm Springs scores 7.6 from 947 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: It's one stop and 7h 5m, landing at 10:45 PM, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if a long travel day is fine for a sunny pool weekend; skip it if you'd rather pay $456 per person for the nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,171 for two, all in, covering the flights at $724 plus 3 nights at Adara Palm Springs at $402 and its $45 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Nov 13 and come home Monday, Nov 16, 2026. The flight is United, operated by SkyWest as United Express, and it has one stop instead of going nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,171 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $724 |
| Adara Palm Springs, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $402 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $45 |
| The total, before you go | $1,171 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$384 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
$362 per person, round trip
$724 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 7h 5m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 3:40 PM – Fri, Nov 13, 10:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $362 | 1 stop | 7h 5m |
| Alaska | $456 | nonstop | 5h 1m |
| Southwest | $373 | 2 stops | 16h 10m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 10:38 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $362 per person. That's $384 below the typical fare on this route and 51% under the $746 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days, across 12 offers that ran from $362 to $531. Mid-November misses both the June to September heat and the April festival peak. The normals for Nov 13–16 show clear skies with highs of 70–77°F and lows near 54°F, so it's pool weather by day and jacket weather after dark. Three nights gives you time for the tramway, a desert hike and a long afternoon of doing nothing at the pool. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them when we checked on Oct 15, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow-paced desert pool getaway. You can spend mornings on a trail or riding up the tramway, afternoons by the pool and evenings at dinner along the main strip. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm days and an easy rhythm more than a packed schedule. There's nightlife if you want it and plenty of quiet if you don't.
Weather in Palm Springs, Nov 13–16
Typical highs 70–77°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 77 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 75 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 72 °F | 56 °F | Clear |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 70 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Palm Springs
Adara Palm Springs is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $402 for the 3 nights ($134 a night), a 7.6 from 947 reviews and free cancellation, with its $45 resort fee already counted. The Oasis Resort is the top-rated option at 8.9 from 351 reviews. It's a One-Bedroom Villa for $890 ($297 a night), plus $113 in fees paid at the property. Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs is the budget option at $279 ($93 a night), but it scores 5.9 from 2,448 reviews and adds $36 at the property. Adara and Travelodge are both Uptown, in the Uptown Design District, with mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants. Downtown Palm Springs puts you within walking distance of the Palm Canyon Drive bars and galleries.
Adara Palm Springs
$402 for 3 nights, two guests · $134 a night
See roomsThe Oasis Resort
$890 for 3 nights, two guests · $297 a night
See roomsTravelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs
$279 for 3 nights, two guests · $93 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
- Spend a day hiking or driving through Joshua Tree National Park
- 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
- 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 Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 7h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 870 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $724 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Adara Palm Springs) | $402 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $1,906 |
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: Portland to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $362 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $362 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $746 |
| 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).
- You don't need a passport, you'll pay in US dollars and Palm Springs is in the same time zone as Portland.
- The outbound flight leaves PDX at 3:40 PM, makes one stop and lands at PSP at 10:45 PM, 7h 5m in all.
- We also found an Alaska nonstop at $456 per person, leaving at 7:00 AM.
- All three hotels list free cancellation, and all are room only, with no breakfast.
- Not in the total: a checked bag at about $160 for two. We budget $780 for spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a one-stop flight works for you. The fare is $384 per person below the typical fare on this route, the normals show clear skies with highs of 70–77°F, and the hotel in the total has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,171 all in: $724 for the flights and $402 for 3 nights at Adara Palm Springs, plus its $45 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag at about $160 for two and spending money aren't included. With our $780 spending budget, the trip comes to $1,906.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found an Alaska nonstop at $456 per person, or $912 for two, leaving at 7:00 AM. The $362 fare is United with one stop, leaving at 3:40 PM and landing at 10:45 PM.
What is the weather like?
The normals for Nov 13–16 show highs of 77°F, 75°F and 72°F under clear skies, then 70°F and overcast on Monday. Lows run near 54°F, so pack a layer for the evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Portland International (PDX) to Palm Springs International (PSP). You'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a reset, yes. Plan a day for Joshua Tree National Park, a morning on the Aerial Tramway and a slow day at the pool. Friday's arrival at 10:45 PM means your first full day is Saturday.
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