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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:37 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:17 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Sacramento takes 1h 37m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento range from $277 to $434, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 84% above the $325 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $319 round-trip, compared to $341 via a layover through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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 and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Palm Springs to Sacramento flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $163 to $1,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $90, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

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

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Palm Springs to Sacramento. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $406, a difference of $118.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Palm Springs and Sacramento.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 41m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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.

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.

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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