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Among airlines operating Palm Springs to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Palm Springs and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Palm Springs to San Francisco usually depart from Palm Springs (PSP) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 323 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to C$ 344 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 126 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Most connecting flights from Palm Springs to San Francisco pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Palm Springs to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 485, a difference of C$ 187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Palm Springs to San Francisco flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Palm Springs to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 38% above the route average of C$ 345. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Palm Springs to San Francisco takes 1h 43m, covering 1,089 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Palm Springs to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 163, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to San Francisco range from C$ 231 to C$ 460, with an average of C$ 345 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 231 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Palm Springs to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.