Direct flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs SMF → PSP
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP), daily. The flight takes about 1h 24m and covers 439 miles (707 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $306, with recent bookable fares from $197. Arrivals run on time 79.9% at SMF and 79.3% at PSP — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 179 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in October rather than August typically saves $227 on SMF → PSP.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 4 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 1–5 nights typically costs $23 less than 6–9 nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP).
Which airlines fly direct from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs takes ~1h 24m (approximately 707 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs operate daily — 8 flights per week.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Arrivals run on time 79.9% at SMF and 79.3% at PSP — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Direct flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs operate every day of the week.
How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP) start at $197, with a typical fare around $306. Based on 179 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Across the 4 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs, with typical fares around $263 — versus about $490 in August 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Sacramento to Palm Springs?
Typical round-trip fares from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $288, a week away (6–9 nights) about $311, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $298, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $293. Medians from 179 recent fare combinations.
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