Palm Springs to Sacramento (PSP–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3961
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
PDT
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2299
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN346
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 PM
PDT
7:40 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3962
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
PDT
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN769
WN Southwest
738
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:15 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1483
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
PDT TB
9:45 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4494
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
PDT TB
9:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN947
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
PDT TB
9:50 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4103
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
PDT TB
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Palm Springs to Sacramento
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 30m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

PSP–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PSP–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 25 737, 73H, 7S7 1h30-1h35 50%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PSP to SMF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to SMF.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
908
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PSP → SMF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
Return
SMF → PSP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric PSP→SMF ONT→SMF SNA→SMF
Distance from PSP 65 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 25 73 83
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 19m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Palm Springs.
PSP: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.

PSP–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 707 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 439 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from PSP to SMF. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, SBA, SAN, RIL, STL, HOU, GDL, DAL, BNA, PBI, AUS, BOI, JFK, LAS, LAX, SFO, SLC, DEN, SEA, PHX, PDX, DFW, MDW, CLT, YVR, ORD, IAH, MSP, ATL, IAD and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PSP to SMF

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PSP to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to SMF ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).