$1,420+ Cheap flights to Palm Desert

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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Flights to Palm Desert in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Thu 23/409:15
SYD
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PSP
2 stops20h 14m
Delta
Sat 2/506:00
PSP
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Deal found 20/1$1,515
Thu 23/409:15
SYD
-
PSP
2 stops20h 14m
Delta
Thu 30/406:00
PSP
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Deal found 21/1$1,521
Wed 18/209:00
SYD
-
PSP
2 stops21h 40m
Air Canada
Sat 21/212:25
PSP
-
SYD
2 stops31h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/1$1,792
Thu 23/410:20
SYD
-
PSP
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 2/515:40
PSP
-
SYD
2 stops46h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,916
Thu 23/410:20
SYD
-
PSP
1 stop22h 36m
United Airlines
Thu 30/419:35
PSP
-
SYD
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,983

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Find the latest flights to Palm Desert in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 January 2026.

Return from

$1,515

One-way from

$1,420
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/4-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 49m total
  • Sydney to Palm Springs
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Sydney to Palm Desert
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Price

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:15-21:28

2 stops29h 13m

Palm Springs

Thu 30/4

06:00-06:35

2 stops31h 35m

$1,515

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

09:15-21:28

2 stops29h 13m

Palm Springs

Sat 2/5

06:00-06:35

2 stops31h 35m

$1,515

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

09:00-11:40

2 stops21h 40m

Palm Springs

Sat 21/2

12:25-14:40

2 stops31h 15m

$1,792

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:30-10:28

1 stop17h 58m

Palm Springs

Sat 2/5

13:25-07:00

2 stops48h 35m

$1,907

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

11:20-10:05

1 stop16h 45m

$1,420

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

11:45-15:55

3 stops46h 10m

$2,451

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Deals found on 22/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Palm Desert

How long is the flight to Palm Desert?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Palm Desert takes 20 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Palm Desert from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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 3.0 - 25.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 25.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Palm Desert when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

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 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Palm Desert

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Palm Desert if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palm Desert on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Palm Desert?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palm Desert.

  • How much is a return flight to Palm Desert?

    A return flight to Palm Desert will typically cost around $164, however they can be found for as little as $159.

  • Does San Diego have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 km away from San Diego).

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