Palm Springs (PSP) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 439-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 439 mi · 707 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying PSP to SMF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 49,996 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PSP to SMF flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 11:10am and the last at 6:05pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4521Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 12:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1571Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 3324Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:40pm | 12 | 83% |
Is PSP to SMF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 522 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (100%), those around 6pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 522 | 84% | 9 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 65 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 32 | 100% | |
| 10am to 11am | 38 | 95% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 18 | 100% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 86 | 84% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 194 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 55 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 2,526 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,219 | |
| October 2025 | 44 | 4,839 | |
| November 2025 | 43 | 4,620 | |
| December 2025 | 44 | 4,486 | |
| January 2026 | 55 | 4,405 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 5,272 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 6,389 | |
| April 2026 | 49 | 4,537 | |
| May 2026 | 48 | 4,556 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 2,978 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 2,232 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.