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$50+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Palm Desert, CA

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The best prices from Portland to Palm Desert are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Palm Desert

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Palm Desert (PD9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

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June

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Average price

$226
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:44 pmPDX - PSP
Nonstop2h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/268:15 amPSP - PDX
Nonstop2h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:21 amPDX - PSP
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/191:27 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:32 amPDX - PSP
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/512:04 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/227:10 amPDX - PSP
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Wed 2/265:20 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/20$177
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Sun 2/212:03 pmPDX - PSP
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Sun 2/97:16 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop4h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:35 amPDX - PSP
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 4/74:45 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$218
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Fri 2/217:46 amPDX - PSP
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/241:43 pmPSP - PDX
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$279

Find flights from Portland to Palm Desert within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Palm Desert that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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PDX - PSP

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Portland

Tue 2/18

7:44 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Palm Springs

Wed 2/26

8:15 am-10:58 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$157

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Wed 3/12

5:21 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Palm Springs

Wed 3/19

1:27 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$159

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Wed 4/30

7:32 am-9:57 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/5

12:04 pm-12:38 am

1 stop12h 34m

$164

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Sat 2/22

7:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Palm Springs

Wed 2/26

5:20 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$177

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Sun 2/2

12:03 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Palm Springs

Sun 2/9

7:16 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$183

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Wed 4/16

5:45 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 25m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/20

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$267

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

Palm Springs

Wed 4/2

1:15 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$318

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Mon 2/3

6:35 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 19m

$50

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Tue 4/1

5:21 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$80

PortlandPalm Springs

PDX - PSP

PDXPSP

Portland

Mon 2/10

7:40 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$89

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Palm Desert

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Palm Desert including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Palm Desert. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Portland to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to PD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Palm Desert. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to Palm Desert as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Palm Desert flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Palm Desert

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Palm Desert. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to PD9 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Palm Desert by month

Plan your trip to Palm Desert by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palm Desert ranges from 0.1 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Palm Desert when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Palm Desert by month

Plan your trip to Palm Desert by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palm Desert, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 93.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Desert. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palm Desert. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Palm Desert, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Palm Desert. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Palm Desert?

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert. You should not have trouble finding flights to Palm Desert from Portland; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Palm Desert per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Portland airport to Palm Desert. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Palm Desert flight route?

    Within the past month, 90 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Palm Desert.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Palm Desert one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $80 and Alaska Airlines from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Palm Desert?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portland to Palm Desert are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Horizon Air (100%) and Japan Airlines (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Palm Desert?

    On average you can expect to pay $452 for a flight from Portland to Palm Desert. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Portland - Palm Springs) is currently priced at $136.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Palm Desert flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Palm Desert?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Palm Desert.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Palm Desert?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Palm Desert by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Portland to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to Palm Desert

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Palm Desert. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$24Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$152Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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