Traveling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
A direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport takes 1 hour 27 minutes, on average. Palm Springs's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as San Jose.
Every week, there are 2 flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. The earliest departure from SJC to PSP is at 07:00 and the latest is at 19:25.
Taking off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SJC and PSP are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is C$129. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$258. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flight tickets from SJC to PSP by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from SJC to PSP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 44 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near SJC. Whether you're on an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PSP instead:
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the center of Palm Springs. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
It takes roughly 51 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
October is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Palm Springs in May.
Before locking in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Palm Springs, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 43ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SJC to PSP sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Palm Springs
As soon as you've booked your flights from SJC to PSP, you'll want to find a place to stay in Palm Springs. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and Palm Springs Art Museum are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Palm Springs itinerary.
Complete your Palm Springs trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Palm Springs International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Palm Springs.