Palm Springs, United States: trips from $538
Palm Springs is the mid-century desert playground, with poolside hotels, modernist architecture, golf and Joshua Tree an hour away.
Trips to Palm Springs from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$732 $538 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $194 (27%)
the typical fare on this route
Lowest fares to Palm Springs by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | $463 | 3 |
| Phoenix | $474 | 3 |
| Portland | $506 | 4 |
| San Francisco | $519 | 9 |
| Madison | $538 | 6 |
| Sacramento | $583 | 4 |
| Salt Lake City | $698 | 3 |
| Houston | $718 | 2 |
| Minneapolis | $742 | 3 |
| Austin | $746 | 1 |
| Seattle | $756 | 5 |
| Spokane | $817 | 3 |
| Kansas City | $818 | 1 |
| Las Vegas | $866 | 5 |
| Denver | $883 | 1 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $1,079 | 4 |
| Memphis | $1,180 | 3 |
| San Antonio | $1,291 | 1 |
| Reno | $1,337 | 4 |
| New Orleans | $1,346 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | avoid |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February: Modernism Week in mid-February
- April: Coachella and Stagecoach festivals send rates to their peak
- June, July, August, September: Extreme heat with steep hotel discounts
June, July, August, September: Daily highs above 105°F
Where to stay 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
- Hike or drive 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
- Browse the Thursday night VillageFest street market
Good to know
| Airports | Palm Springs International (PSP) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | desert, wellness, nightlife, romantic, culture |
Palm Springs in pictures
Questions about Palm Springs
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December. June, July, August, September: Daily highs above 105°F
Do US citizens need a passport for Palm Springs?
No. Palm Springs is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Palm Springs right now?
Palm Springs from Madison, Oct 23–25, 2026, from $538 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Palm Springs on the ground?
Palm Springs is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.