Flights
Flights to Palm Springs
Flying to Palm Springs for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Palm Springs, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 552 upcoming events in and around Palm Springs (counted Oct 2, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Palm Springs is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 2.2 miles away. San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 44 miles away. For Mccallum Theatre, the nearest is PSP at 9.6 miles.
Airports serving Palm Springs
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Palm Springs, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 2.2 mi (4 km) | Large | Nearest to Mccallum Theatre, Acrisure Arena, Historic Plaza Theatre, The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, Palm Canyon Theater, Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1, Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 and Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds. |
| San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) 44 mi (70 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Palm Springs venue
The busiest venues in and around Palm Springs, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Mccallum Theatre Hotels near Mccallum Theatre | PSP, 9.6 mi | SBD, 55 mi |
| Acrisure Arena Hotels near Acrisure Arena | PSP, 9.5 mi | SBD, 55 mi |
| Historic Plaza Theatre Hotels near Historic Plaza Theatre | PSP, 2.4 mi | SBD, 44 mi |
| The Show - Agua Caliente Casino Hotels near The Show - Agua Caliente Casino | PSP, 5.8 mi | SBD, 51 mi |
| Palm Canyon Theater Hotels near Palm Canyon Theater | PSP, 2.3 mi | SBD, 44 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1 Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1 | PSP, 13 mi | SBD, 59 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 | PSP, 14 mi | SBD, 60 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds | PSP, 14 mi | SBD, 60 mi |
Flying in for a Palm Springs event
In the next 30 days (counted Oct 2, 2026): 50 events in and around Palm Springs; 74% on Fri–Sun; 36 of the 49 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Rickie Lee Jones
Historic Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California
From about $37.00View TicketsPaula Cole
Palm Springs Cultural Center, Palm Springs, California
From about $82.00View TicketsRocky Horror Picture Show ft. Nell Campbell
Historic Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California
From about $90.00View TicketsJoseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Palm Canyon Theater, Palm Springs, California
From about $39.00View TicketsIngrid Michaelson
Historic Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California
From about $147.00View TicketsJoseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Palm Canyon Theater, Palm Springs, California
From about $39.00View Tickets- From about $39.00View Tickets
10,000 Maniacs
Historic Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California
From about $103.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Oct 4: Paula Cole
- Oct 11: Rocky Horror Picture Show ft. Nell Campbell
- Oct 13: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Oct 14: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Oct 17: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Oct 18: 10,000 Maniacs
- Nov 4: Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus: Dancing Queens
- Nov 5: Robin Layton: Bare - An Artist Celebration of t…
Flying in to Palm Springs: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mccallum Theatre it is PSP, 9.6 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Palm Springs?
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Palm Springs, 2.2 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists SBD (44 miles).
How far is PSP from downtown Palm Springs?
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is 2.2 miles (4 km) from downtown Palm Springs in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many airports serve Palm Springs?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Bernardino International Airport (SBD).
Which airport is best for Mccallum Theatre?
The closest airport to Mccallum Theatre is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 9.6 miles away in a straight line; San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Acrisure Arena?
The closest airport to Acrisure Arena is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 9.5 miles away in a straight line; San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Palm Springs in the next 30 days?
50 in and around Palm Springs in the 30 days from Oct 2, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 74% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 36 of the 49 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
