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$93 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs

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Cheapest round-trip
$195
Overall average: $320
Southwest
Mon 11/10Wed 11/12
SMF - PSP • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$204
Typical prices: $295-$395
Southwest
Wed 12/3Fri 12/5
SMF - PSP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs (SMF-PSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:30 am - 10:00 amSMF-PSP
1h 30mnonstop
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5:30 am - 9:40 amPSP-SMF
4h 10m1 stop
$195Southwest
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
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8:55 am - 10:25 amSMF-PSP
1h 30mnonstop
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8:50 am - 3:45 pmPSP-SMF
6h 55m2 stops
$200Southwest
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:45 am - 10:33 amSMF-PSP
3h 48m1 stop
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3:36 pm - 9:41 pmPSP-SMF
6h 05m1 stop
$205United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
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5:11 pm - 9:48 pmSMF-PSP
4h 37m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:54 pmPSP-SMF
7h 54m2 stops
$210Delta
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:17 pmSMF-PSP
10h 17m2 stops
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12:21 pm - 10:18 pmPSP-SMF
9h 57m2 stops
$215Delta
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 4:05 pmSMF-PSP
6h 01m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:39 pmPSP-SMF
5h 29m1 stop
$219American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 3:53 pmSMF-PSP
5h 54m1 stop
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12:41 pm - 6:51 pmPSP-SMF
6h 10m1 stop
$224American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:02 amSMF-PSP
3h 42m1 stop
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3:36 pm - 9:41 pmPSP-SMF
6h 05m1 stop
$227United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 3:24 pmSMF-PSP
19h 51m2 stops
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8:18 am - 10:53 pmPSP-SMF
14h 35m2 stops
$231Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 10:47 pmSMF-PSP
12h 02m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 1:13 pmPSP-SMF
17h 58m1 stop
$244Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Palm Springs flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sacramento to Palm Springs, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Palm Springs back to Sacramento, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs is August, where tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $389 and $349 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $274 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Palm Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs was $93 for a one-way ticket and $195 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Palm Springs?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Sacramento and Palm Springs are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at Palm Springs.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Palm Springs flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Palm Springs flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Palm Springs, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $320 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palm Springs from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Palm Springs with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and PSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Palm Springs from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $242 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Palm Springs Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs

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Palm Springs to Sacramento Intl

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sacramento to Palm Springs

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4240 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

10.0 ExcellentGabriel, Sep 2025DEN - SMF
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

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