PSP (Palm Springs) to SMF (Sacramento) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 54 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.PSP → SMF
PSP (Palm Springs) to SMF (Sacramento)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from PSP
83% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SMF
82% on timeWhen flights into SMF are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SMF: TSA is ~12 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.