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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1483
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
PDT TB
9:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4534
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
PDT TB
10:20 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
B38M
8:40 PM
PDT TB
10:10 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3961
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
PDT
6:45 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3962
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
PDT
7:45 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 25m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

SMF–PSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 73H, 7M8, B38M 1h25-1h30 92%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 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, SMF to PSP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
805
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.

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric SMF→PSP CCR→PSP STS→PSP
Distance from SMF 55 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 12 1 5
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 1m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

SMF–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 707 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 439 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from SMF to PSP. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, LGB, SBA, SAN, SJC, SNA, SCF, STS, ABQ, BOI, BFI, BZN, BJC, APA, CEC, MKC, YEG, SAT, DAL, GDL, MSY, HOU, MCI, AUS, PDK, MDW, CGF, STL, BWI, APF, CLT, MCO, BNA, MIA, LAX, EWR, PDX, SFO, JFK, LAS, SEA, PHX, SLC, DEN, ORD, DFW, OAK, YVR, IAH, MSP, IAD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PSP to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR, STS and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SMF to PSP

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to PSP ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).