10 Best Weekend Getaways from Palmdale, California (within a 4-hour flight)
- Jordan Hinsch
- Sep 13
- 5 min read
Palmdale, California, is a city in northern Los Angeles County, located in the Antelope Valley region of the Mojave Desert. Known for its aerospace industry, it is home to major facilities like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The city offers scenic desert landscapes, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly attractions, with a growing suburban community.
If you're a local and looking to escape for a weekend, keep reading. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, there are also some international destinations within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Palmdale, California area within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 1 Hour 9 Minute Flight
Why go?
Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Las Vegas
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Spirit from LAX - See flight deals
Spirit from BUR - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $20+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
San Francisco, California (SFO, SJC, OAK) - 1 Hour 27 Minute Flight
Why go?
Tours, Food, Silicon Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Surfing
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in San Francisco
When to go?
Summer
Who can fly you there?
United from BUR - See flight deals
Frontier from LAX - See flight deals
Alaska from BUR - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $29+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Seattle, Washington (SEA) - 2 Hour 58 Minute Flight
Why go?
Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Seattle
When to go?
Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)
Who can fly you there?
Spirit from LAX - See flight deals
Frontier from LAX - See flight deals
Alaska from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $39+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.
New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY) - 3 Hour 33 Minute Flight
Why go?
Jazz music, other music, culture, architecture, partying, passionate football fans.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in New Orleans
When to go?
Spring, Summer, Fall
Who can fly you there?
Spirit from LAX - See flight deals
Delta from LAX - See flight deals
Southwest from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $41+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
Check out Bourbon Street for a little bit, but don't get sucked in. It's absolutely disgusting. Chartres Street is better for those looking to maintain their cleanliness.
Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 2 Hour 32 Minute Flight
Why go?
Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.
What to do?
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When to go?
Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $39+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Portland, Oregon (PDX) - 2 Hour 20 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing. Oregon coast is only 1 hour away. Mt. Hood is nearby as well.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Portland
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from LAX- See flight deals
Alaska from BUR - See flight deals
Delta from LAX- See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $39+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Austin, Texas (AUS) - 3 Hour 5 Minute Flight
Why go?
Food, Art, Music, BBQ, Tech, Bach Parties, and All-Around Fun!
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Austin
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Spirit from LAX - See flight deals
Delta from LAX - See flight deals
United from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $95+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) - 3 Hour 48 Minute Flight
Why go?
Music (not just country), endless bars, brewpubs, hot chicken.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Nashville
When to go?
Spring, Summer and Fall
Who can fly you there?
Delta from LAX - See flight deals
Southwest from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $173+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
Stay in the Gulch or near printer's alley.
Chicago, Illinois (ORD, MDW) - 3 Hour 55 Minute Flight
Why go?
Food, bars, sports, rivers!
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Chicago
When to go?
Summer
Who can fly you there?
Southwest from BUR - See flight deals
Southwest from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $155+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
For bourbon enthusiasts, visit Untitled Supper Club on W Kinzie for an incredible speakeasy experience.
Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) - 1 Hour 57 Minute Flight
Why go?
Skiing, Salt Flats, Mormons, and great National Parks within a moderate drive.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Salt Lake City
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Delta from LAX - See flight deals
Frontier from LAX - See flight deals
Spirit from LAX - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $32+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
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