Travelling from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Palm Springs and San Francisco follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from PSP to SFO start from 06:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 64 weekly Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PSP to SFO flight.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering PSP to SFO flights is Alaska Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 73.8% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PSP and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs16,442 is the best price for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs37,753. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PSP to SFO.
The cheapest month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
PSP is located at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.33% of flights that depart PSP arrive at their destination without delay.
Palm Springs International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Palm Springs. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PSP:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PSP to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
