Travelling from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) jetting off from either of these.
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport.
Palm Springs (where Palm Springs International Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-7 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the most popular route. There are 7 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with United at 19:00. Choose the first LAX to PSP departure with United at 14:45 if you want to get going earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Los Angeles to PSP.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Fly without interruptions from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport with United. This top carrier operates services from LAX.
From the centre of Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Planning to leave from Van Nuys Airport (VNY)? You can reserve a direct flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from this popular hub.
From VNY, direct flights from Los Angeles to PSP are available with United.
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Los Angeles to PSP? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PSP:
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
From Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport, Rs32,757 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs66,954. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to PSP if you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
October is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Palm Springs in May when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Palm Springs. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Los Angeles to PSP sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 43ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Palm Springs
Start your Palm Springs trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and Palm Springs Art Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Palm Springs itinerary.
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