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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 7:15 pm and lands at 8:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 31m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs range from $289 to $476, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 58% above the $355 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $354 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 and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $163 to $1,155. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $119, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $408, a difference of $91.

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 Sacramento and Palm Springs.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 3h 46m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 3h 57m via San Francisco (SFO).

Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

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.

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.