£247+ Cheap flights to Palm Springs

Take a little bit of Frank Sinatra’s aura, mix it with the vibe of Elvis and throw in some retro-chic boutiques and five-star restaurants and you’ve landed in Palm Springs — California’s ultra-hip desert destination spot. Glamour and elegance characterise Palm Springs — while the days of Frank, Marilyn, Dean Martin and Liberace are gone, an upscale and classy Palm Springs remains. Thanks to the initiatives by the late mayor Sonny Bono, Palm Springs exudes elegance — bare-bottomed bikinis and roadside billboards have been banned in favour of top-quality establishments and landscaped greenery.

Flights to Palm Springs are packed with people looking for a reclusive holiday in the heart of the California desert. Many visitors come to Palm Springs in search of real estate and investments — a popular pastime among the baby-boomer travellers. Bring your tennis racket, golf clubs, swimming suit and designer clothes with you on your flight to Palm Springs. This chic California town still retains its quintessential charm with a 21st century flare.

Palm Springs climate

March to May and September to November is when temperatures are at their most comfortable and the sun is shining but not scorching. Cheap flights to Palm Springs can be booked during the summer when the heat in the desert can reach over 37 degrees in the shade. Palm Springs turns into a party destination around Spring Break in March, so avoid booking flights and hotels during this time unless you want to be mobbed by college kids in need of a week of revelry.

Getting around Palm Springs

Palm Springs is very pedestrian-friendly as long as you remember to protect yourself from the heat. Hiring a car is another attractive option and can easily be arranged at the airport.

Palm Springs airport overview

Palm Springs International Airport is 3km (2 miles) from downtown Palm Springs. This outdoor airport has an open terminal with grass and gardens. The airport serves roughly 1.5 million passengers each year and is connected directly and indirectly to more than 500 destinations across the United States and around the world.

The airport has a fair selection of shopping opportunities and food and drink facilities. It is also relatively well connected with Palm Springs and the surrounding areas. There are loads of taxis serving the airport and a number of buses. There is also an Amtrak Station nearby in Palm Springs.

Passengers keen to visit Palm Springs can book flights to Palm Springs International Airport on a number of airlines including American Airlines, Continental and Delta. Non-stop flights to Palm Springs International Airport can be booked from Washington, Chicago, Denver, LA and Las Vegas as well as many other cities across North America.

With its open plan terminal and great location close to downtown Palm Springs, this airport is a great choice for people wanting to visit the region for a holiday in the sun or for business. The sunny weather in Palm Springs does have its disadvantages though as flights to Palm Springs are generally less frequent during the hot and dry summer months.