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$98 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Palm Springs, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$224
Overall average: $394
Alaska Airlines
Sun 1/25Tue 1/27
SMF - PSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$227
Typical prices: $265-$511
Southwest
Tue 1/13Sat 1/17
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

Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:32 pm
SMF
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PSP
9h 32m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:05 pm
PSP
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7h 05m1 stop
$224Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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PSP
1h 30mnonstop
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5:35 pm - 7:10 pm
PSP
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SMF
1h 35mnonstop
$227Southwest
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 9:35 pm
SMF
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PSP
4h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 11:15 pm
PSP
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SMF
6h 05m1 stop
$237Delta
Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 13
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 8:50 pm
SMF
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PSP
3h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 7:10 pm
PSP
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SMF
1h 35mnonstop
$238Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 11:32 pm
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PSP
10h 16m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 8:03 pm
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12h 58m2 stops
$239Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:19 pm
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PSP
10h 04m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 11:15 pm
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6h 05m1 stop
$242Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 4:08 pm
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PSP
6h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:39 pm
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5h 29m1 stop
$243American Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 11
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 10:55 pm
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SMF
10h 10m1 stop
$244Southwest
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 4:32 pm
SMF
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PSP
23h 29m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:14 pm
PSP
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SMF
11h 14m1 stop
$245Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 7:06 pm
SMF
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PSP
10h 06m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:03 pm
PSP
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SMF
13h 03m1 stop
$249Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Sunday 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 January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $394 and $378 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 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% 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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $224 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Palm Springs, with Star Alliance 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 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 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 $139 or less one-way and $264 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.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs

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Direct returns

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Palm Springs? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

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.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

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!

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

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.

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