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Among airlines operating Sacramento to Palm Springs flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Palm Springs.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $335 for nonstop.

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

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

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 12% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Sacramento to Palm Springs route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $393, a difference of $106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Parker Palm Springs Spa. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:11 am
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 8:06 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 69% above the route average of $337. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs takes 1h 31m, 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 $1,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 01m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 4h 21m via San Francisco (SFO).

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs range from $280 to $472, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $280 counts as a good deal.