How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Desert flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Palm Desert was viewed by 208 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. United Airlines flights start at $59 while deals on Southwest start at $76 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert? While on average our users pay $286, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $29. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $87.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Palm Desert on time: Air China (94%), Copa Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand (89%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Desert are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert at least 57 days early can save you up to 16% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert for as little as $160 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $282 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Palm Desert from San Francisco average $252. You can even find prices in February for less than $252, as users have found deals to Palm Desert from as low as $19. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Palm Desert from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

If you book a flight to Palm Desert from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 35 flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert per day from 10 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Mon 4/219:10 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/261:15 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$77

Mon 4/212:45 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/2411:00 amPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$93

Tue 4/229:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 4/2611:00 amPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$97

Tue 4/299:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/72:00 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$107

Mon 4/215:40 amSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Thu 4/244:00 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$151

Fri 4/186:30 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/205:50 amPSP - SFO

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$159

Sat 5/179:51 amSFO - PSP

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Fri 5/235:08 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$177

Thu 5/14:17 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop18h 57mFrontier

Mon 5/512:04 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop12h 05mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$252

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Mon 4/219:10 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/261:15 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$77

Mon 4/212:45 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/2411:00 amPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$93

Tue 4/229:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 4/2611:00 amPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$97

Tue 4/296:00 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/65:15 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$107

Mon 4/215:40 amSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Thu 4/244:00 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$151

Fri 4/183:54 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/204:47 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$159

Mon 5/195:05 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Tue 5/205:08 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$177

Thu 5/14:17 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop18h 57mFrontier

Mon 5/512:04 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop12h 05mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$252

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Fri 4/186:30 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/205:50 amPSP - SFO

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$159

Sun 4/206:10 amSFO - PSP

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Wed 4/235:20 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$202

Mon 4/219:10 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/261:15 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$77

Mon 4/212:45 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/2411:00 amPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$93

Mon 4/215:40 amSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Thu 4/244:00 pmPSP - SFO

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$151

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$151

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Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines

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Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$97

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1 stop19h 02mFrontier

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$361

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1 stop23h 05mSun Country Air

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$492

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1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/295:50 amPSP - SFO

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$159

Fri 4/259:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/295:15 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$167

Tue 4/299:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/72:00 pmPSP - SFO

Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$107

One-way flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert
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Tue 4/229:28 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$39

Fri 4/189:10 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$59

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1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$76

Sun 5/113:00 pmSFO - PSP

Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$79

Fri 4/183:54 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$80

Fri 5/95:05 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$89

Thu 4/244:10 pmSFO - PSP

1 stop19h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$127

Sat 5/1012:24 pmSFO - PSP

3 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$425

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3:54 pm-10:36 pm

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4:47 pm-11:58 pm

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$159

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9:51 am-4:28 pm

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$177

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4:17 pm-11:14 am

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12:04 pm-12:09 am

1 stop12h 05m

$252

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SFO - PSP

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San Francisco

Tue 4/22

9:28 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$39

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SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

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Fri 4/18

9:10 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$59

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to PD9?

When flying from San Francisco to Palm Desert, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert?

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Palm Desert

The most flights from SFO to PD9 are scheduled on a Monday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

Rainfall in Palm Desert 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Palm Desert. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,374 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
If you book a flight to Palm Desert from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 35 flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert per day from 10 different airlines.
How popular is this San Francisco to Palm Desert flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Palm Desert was viewed by 208 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Palm Desert one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. United Airlines flights start at $59 while deals on Southwest start at $76 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Palm Desert on time: Air China (94%), Copa Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert? While on average our users pay $286, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $29. The most popular route (San Francisco - Palm Springs), is priced around $87.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Palm Desert flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Palm Desert?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Palm Desert

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$19	Average$91	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$28	Average$177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$29	Average$95	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$57	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$58	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$59	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$75	Average$114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$97	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

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