Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your options for departing from this base when reserving your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
Palm Springs International Airport is located in Palm Springs. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
To ensure you get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to PSP, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL is approximately 8 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
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About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
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Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
Palm Springs International Airport to central Palm Springs takes about 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport is R 2,578. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,495. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to PSP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
October is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Palm Springs in May when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to PSP, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Palm Springs, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 43ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Palm Springs
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Palm Springs right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and Palm Springs Art Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Palm Springs itinerary.
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