Palm Springs, CA
The festive season is here, and Palm Springs International Airport is prepared to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience as passenger numbers surge for the holidays.
Between December 21– 26, PSP expects to see more than 40,000 departing passengers. The busiest days are anticipated to be Sunday, December 22, Monday, December 23, and Thursday, December 26, averaging more than 7,300 departing passengers on those peak days.
Top Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
Arrive Early
- Passengers checking bags should arrive 2 hours before departure, while those with carryons
should aim for 90 minutes. - Peak times are expected from 10 AM to 2 PM with wait times potentially reaching 30
minutes at security.
Parking
- High demand means main lots are expected to fill up quickly during the holiday period.
- Main Lots: $20/day
- Overflow Lot (Kirk Douglas Way): $18/day (credit card only)
- Shuttle service begins Friday, December 20, and will operate from 4:30 AM till the last flight
of the evening. Signage will direct travelers to available parking.
Consider Alternative Transportation
- PSP suggests ride-share services (Uber, Lyft), taxis, and SunLine bus routes for parking-free
access to the terminal.
Stay Updated
- Visit flyPSP.com for live updates on parking availability, security wait times, and travel
guidelines.
Dining and Concessions
- PSP’s ongoing concessions refresh is bringing new dining and retail options while
temporarily impacting some food availability. Plan ahead, especially during peak times.
Grab-and-go choices are available for convenience. For updates, including menus and
hours, click here.
TSA Guidelines
- Wrapped Gifts: Use gift bags instead of wrapping paper in case TSA needs to inspect items.
Wrapped gifts may need to be opened for security screening. - Liquids and Food: Follow the 3-1-1 rule for carry-on bags: liquids, gels, and aerosols
(including food items like sauces, jams, and gravies) must be 3.4 ounces or less and fit in a
single 1-quart-sized bag.
Palm Springs International Airport is committed to providing travelers with an enjoyable and festive
holiday journey. For real-time updates and travel tips, visit flyPSP.com.
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) served more than 3.2 million passengers in 2023 and is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs. It is the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, the closest airport to Joshua Tree National Park, and hosts 13 airlines providing nonstop service to 30 airports in season with one-stop connections to more than 300 global cities. US nonstop routes include Atlanta, Bellingham, Bend/Redmond, Boise, Chicago Midway, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Love, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Washington Dulles, Everett, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Seattle. Canadian nonstop routes include Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. PSP is served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, American, Delta, Flair, Frontier, Porter, Southwest, Sun Country, United, and WestJet. Some airlines and routes operate on a seasonal basis. For