Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
Portland and Palm Springs are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PDX to PSP flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Palm Springs — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With an impressive 88.55% of services landing on schedule, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for PDX to PSP flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and PSP:
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
At the moment, £58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £104. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to PSP, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to PSP.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights leaving Portland International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PDX.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
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 International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palm Springs International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar to explore Palm Springs and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Palm Springs International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
PSP is located at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport to central Palm Springs has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Palm Springs. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Palm Springs is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to PSP in December. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Palm Springs, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 100 miles west to Los Angeles to check off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Phoenix, about 260 miles east of Palm Springs. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are highlights.