Palm Springs from Seattle, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,624 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Alaska nonstop at $601 per person, $163 under the typical fare
- Typical highs of 80–82°F and lows near 58°F for your dates
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,153 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The return leaves Sunday at 7:31 AM, so you really get one full day, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want a quick pool-and-sun weekend with one full day; skip it if you want a slow, unhurried getaway.
Worth it if one full day in the sun is enough for you: $1,624 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,201 plus 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel at $375 and its $48 resort fee, taxes and fees included, for Friday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on an Alaska Airlines nonstop each way. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,624 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,201 |
| L3 Oasis Hotel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $375 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $48 |
| The total, before you go | $1,624 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$163 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 Alaska, $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
$601 per person, round trip
$1,201 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · nonstop · 5h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 2:27 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 5:11 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 7:31 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 10:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $601 | nonstop | 5h 53m |
| AS + WS | $641 | 1 stop | 10h 16m |
| Alaska | $609 | nonstop | 6h 3m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 1:12 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is the reason: $601 per person on the Alaska nonstop, $163 below the typical fare on this route, a 21% gap, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares between $601 and $642, so this one sits at the low end. The dates work too. Late October comes after the summer heat months, with typical highs of 80–82°F and lows near 58°F, which means pool weather by day and easy evenings outside. You leave Seattle at 2:27 PM Friday and land at 5:11 PM, so you only miss Friday afternoon at work. These prices were all in, taxes and fees included, when we checked, and they can change before you book. It's a good fit for a long weekend of sun, a good hotel and one big outing.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert pool weekend with a side of culture: mid-century architecture, a tram ride up the mountain, a hike through the palm canyons. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun, a good hotel and an easy pace, not a packed schedule. You only get one full day on the ground, so pick one outing and give the rest of the time to 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
L3 Oasis Hotel is the best-value pick: $375 for the 2 nights, about $188 a night, with a review score of 8 from 2,153 reviews and free cancellation. Its $48 resort fee is already in our total. Mahala Hotel by AvantStay is the top rated, scoring 9.4 from 282 reviews, at $617 for the stay or $309 a night, room only, plus $61 in fees paid at the property. El Noa Noa - 21 and Over is adults only and scores 9 from 581 reviews. It's $429 for the stay with breakfast, plus $48 in fees at the property, and it sits in Palm Springs Uptown. The Uptown Design District is the place for mid-century boutique hotels and the main strip of shops and restaurants. All three offer free cancellation.
L3 Oasis Hotel
$375 for 2 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomsMahala Hotel by AvantStay
$617 for 2 nights, two guests · $309 a night
See roomsEl Noa Noa - 21 and Over
$429 for 2 nights, two guests · $215 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 for the view over the valley
- Spend your full Saturday driving or hiking through Joshua Tree National Park
- Take a mid-century modern architecture tour of the town's homes and buildings
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons in the cooler morning hours
- Soak in a hot-springs spa in Desert Hot Springs for an easy afternoon
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 Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Palm Springs | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
| Flight time | 5h 53m nonstop |
| Distance | 998 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Palm Springs costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,202 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (L3 Oasis Hotel) | $375 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,097 |
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: Seattle to Palm Springs
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $601 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $601 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $764 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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, with no time difference from Seattle.
- Flights: out Friday 2:27 PM from SEA, landing at PSP at 5:11 PM; back Sunday 7:31 AM, landing at 10:40 AM.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,624 total.
- All three hotels listed offer free cancellation.
- The VillageFest street market runs Thursday nights, so a Friday arrival misses it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For a short sun break, yes. The nonstop fare is $601 per person, 21% under the typical $764 on this route, and highs run 80–82°F. The trade-off is the 7:31 AM Sunday return, which leaves you one full day.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,624 for two, all in: $1,201 for the round-trip flights plus $375 for 2 nights at L3 Oasis Hotel and its $48 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
For these dates the typical highs are 80–82°F with lows near 58°F. That's warm enough for the pool in the afternoon and comfortable for a hike in the morning.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one big outing and some pool time. You land Friday at 5:11 PM and fly home Sunday at 7:31 AM, so Saturday is your only full day.
Do I need a passport?
No. Seattle to Palm Springs is a domestic flight, prices are in US dollars, and both cities are on the same time.
Which hotel should we pick?
L3 Oasis Hotel at $375 for the stay is the value pick, with a score of 8. Mahala Hotel by AvantStay scores 9.4 at $617. El Noa Noa - 21 and Over scores 9 at $429 and includes breakfast.
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