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Among airlines operating Palm Springs to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Palm Springs and Sacramento.

Flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento usually depart from Palm Springs (PSP) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $319 round-trip and layover options via Salt Lake City (SLC) at $311.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Palm Springs to Sacramento route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $398, a difference of $99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Palm Springs to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Palm Springs to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 11:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 93% above the route average of $324. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Sacramento takes 1h 35m, covering 439 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,011. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Palm Springs to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 26m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento range from $275 to $440, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.