Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Palm Springs's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Portland.
Flights from PDX to PSP start at 07:07 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 20:04 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PDX to PSP flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Palm Springs (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PDX to PSP flights. A reliable 87.5% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and PSP:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight is R 1,760. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,526. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from PDX to PSP by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Pick up a Palm Springs International Airport rental car and discover Palm Springs and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Palm Springs International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
From Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
April is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Palm Springs in July.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Palm Springs International Airport for July if you want to explore Palm Springs during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to PSP in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Palm Springs is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Palm Springs, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Phoenix is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres east of Palm Springs. No trip is complete without experiencing Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
