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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:41 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs takes 1h 41m, covering 1,089 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs range from C$ 326 to C$ 590, with an average of C$ 442 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 326 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the C$ 442 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 294 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to C$ 443 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 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 Airbus A319 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Palm Springs flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Palm Springs flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 132, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 91 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 350 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 519, a difference of C$ 169.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 56m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 10m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Palm Springs Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Palm Springs flights:

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

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

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

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