Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 439-mile flight takes about 1h 25m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 439 mi · 707 km
- Flight time
- 1h 25m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying SMF to PSP
| 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 | 51,254 | 1h 25m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to PSP flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:15am and the last at 8:55am. 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 3732Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 9:45am | 20 | 100% |
| WN 3053Southwest Airlines | 8:55am | 10:30am | 8 | n/a |
Is SMF to PSP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 523 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (97%), those around 8pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (77%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 523 | 88% | 8 min | 0.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 100 | 97% | |
| 8am to 9am | 195 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 61 | 93% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 41 | 93% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 27 | 82% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 13 | 46% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 63 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 2,699 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,730 | |
| October 2025 | 44 | 5,114 | |
| November 2025 | 45 | 4,728 | |
| December 2025 | 44 | 4,545 | |
| January 2026 | 55 | 4,797 | |
| February 2026 | 53 | 5,196 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 6,020 | |
| April 2026 | 49 | 4,763 | |
| May 2026 | 49 | 4,412 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 2,915 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 2,335 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.