Flying from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Around 2 hours 57 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport.
Palm Springs International Airport is located in Palm Springs. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), with 10 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to PSP is the 09:15 Air Canada service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 16:30 with WestJet.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Vancouver to PSP.
During popular months like August, 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 for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Take off and land with no stops from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline offers services from YVR.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) offers nonstop flights from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
WestJet has direct flights from Vancouver to PSP out of CXH. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Break up your flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and PSP are:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to PSP:
About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
From Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
R 1,349 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport. Return flights start from R 2,001. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 1 month ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to PSP around that time.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices drop. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Vancouver to PSP.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
October is the most popular month to board a flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Palm Springs, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Palm Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver to PSP in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport in December when temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC.
More about Palm Springs
Start your Palm Springs trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Palm Springs is to visit its popular attractions. Highlights include Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and Palm Springs Art Museum.
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