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$124+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs (SMF - PSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — PSP
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs are usually found in August or November, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:45 am
SMF
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/176:30 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/114:00 pm
SMF
-
PSP
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/157:30 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:45 am
SMF
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/236:30 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/98:15 am
SMF
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/106:30 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/81:10 pm
SMF
-
PSP
2 stops5h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/246:30 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/298:55 am
SMF
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Thu 10/15:35 am
PSP
-
SMF
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 am
SMF
-
PSP
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 6/106:27 pm
PSP
-
SMF
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/272:45 pm
SMF
-
PSP
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/294:10 pm
PSP
-
SMF
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:45 am
SMF
-
PSP
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/306:00 pm
PSP
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$279

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$339
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/11

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Palm Springs

Mon 6/15

7:30 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$247

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Palm Springs

Mon 6/15

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$262

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

5:00 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 9/16

5:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$278

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/20

1:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Palm Springs

Sat 6/27

11:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$278

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Palm Springs

Thu 6/4

4:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$278

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/3

11:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Palm Springs

Tue 10/6

5:35 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$278

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/11

8:15 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Palm Springs

Tue 9/15

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$283

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

11:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Palm Springs

Fri 9/25

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$289
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/28

8:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$124

SacramentoPalm Springs

SMF - PSP

SMFPSP

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/1

8:55 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$124

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Palm Springs in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Palm Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Springs from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs (average of $229). Flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to PSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palm Springs. Reviews last updated May 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,690 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    If you book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs. Flights to Palm Springs (PSP) from Sacramento Intl (SMF) take 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Palm Springs flight route?

    This flight path from Sacramento Intl to Palm Springs was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    For as low as $247, Southwest can have you in Palm Springs from Sacramento in 1h 30m. The distance from Sacramento to Palm Springs is about 439 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs round-trip?

    Currently priced at $193, Southwest will fly you from Sacramento to Palm Springs and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $216 and $236, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Palm Springs one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs are Southwest ($81), American Airlines ($149), and United Airlines ($170).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $123. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Palm Springs) can be booked for $247 on average, our data indicates $282 when flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Palm Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Palm Springs (average of $229). Flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs in March is currently the most expensive (average of $408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$193Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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