Flying from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the main airport in Las Vegas. Search for flights from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) that leave from this terminal.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport flight.
Palm Springs (where Palm Springs International Airport is located) and Las Vegas share the UTC-7 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Choose from 7 direct flights a week between Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). This is the most popular route, with Southwest Airlines offering a 8:15am departure from LAS to PSP.
To ensure you get on your flight from Las Vegas to PSP, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Reach your destination without the detour from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Direct flights from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are available from here.
When taking off from LAS, you can catch a direct flight from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LAS to PSP.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 83.09% of its services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that depart LAS arrive at their destination as scheduled.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PSP:
Follow your own route with a Palm Springs International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and see more of Palm Springs and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport flight.
The address for PSP is 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
Central Palm Springs is around 3 kilometres from Palm Springs International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
At the moment, R 1,595 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,200. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Las Vegas to PSP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Palm Springs. October is when most people book flights from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Las Vegas to PSP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Palm Springs, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
December has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Palm Springs
Start your Palm Springs trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Palm Springs International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and PS Drag Brunch are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Palm Springs itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Palm Springs, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading attractions. From Hollywood Sign to Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Diego is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres south-west of Palm Springs. No trip is complete without experiencing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
