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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Palm Springs 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 San Francisco and Palm Springs. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

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

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.

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

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$ 432 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.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the San Francisco to Palm Springs route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 352 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 502, a difference of C$ 150. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Palm Springs flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:42 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 432. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs takes 1h 42m, 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 San Francisco to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 161, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 34 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palm Springs range from C$ 307 to C$ 565, with an average of C$ 432 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 307 counts as a good deal.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines

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.