Route Briefing: Honolulu to Palm Springs
Trading the Pacific for California's desert oasis of Palm Springs covers 2,610 miles in 5 hours and 25 minutes. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian offer seasonal direct flights and convenient one-stop connections into Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
Palm Springs is famous for its mid-century modern architecture, mountain backdrops, and relaxing poolside lifestyle. Tour iconic celebrity homes in Vista Las Palmas, take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Mount San Jacinto for sweeping desert views, and explore the boutique shops and art galleries along Palm Canyon Drive. A morning day trip to Joshua Tree National Park offers surreal desert landscapes and world-class stargazing.
Roundtrip economy tickets under $250 are a great deal, with standard fares ranging from $340 to $490. High season runs from November through March when sunny 75-degree weather makes outdoor living pure bliss. Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance for the best economy pricing.






