Private charter between Palm Springs and Sacramento starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Palm Springs (PSP) to Sacramento (MCC) and Sacramento to Palm Springs — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Palm Springs to Sacramento is roughly 694 kilometres — 431 miles, or 375 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$26,500 for a one-way charter between Palm Springs and Sacramento, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$13,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 23m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 21m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 19m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 18m | US$13,000 – US$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 16m | US$14,500 – US$20,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 13m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Palm Springs–Sacramento, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Palm Springs, United States: Palm Springs International Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Big Bear City Airport and French Valley Airport.
Sacramento, United States: McClellan Airfield, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport and Yuba County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Palm Springs: Bermuda Dunes (UDD), Murrieta (RBK); Sacramento: Sacramento (MCC, MHR, SMF, SAC), Davis/Woodland/Winters (KDWA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Palm Springs→Sacramento runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs → Sacramento | 30 | 74 min | 63 min | Pilatus PC-12 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation CJ4 (4), Raytheon Premier 1 (3) |
| Sacramento → Palm Springs | 34 | 67 min | — | Raytheon Premier 1 (7), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation CJ4 (4), Pilatus PC-12 (4) |
64 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Palm Springs International Airport | McClellan Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPSP / PSP | KMCC / MCC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 10,599 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 477 ft | 77 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 17 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Palm Springs to Sacramento can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Palm Springs International Airport has 10,000 ft and McClellan Airfield 10,599 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 694 km.
Alternates within range: Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (8,500 ft, 39 km) · Bermuda Dunes Airport (5,002 ft, 23 km) · Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (8,015 ft, 61 km) · Big Bear City Airport (5,850 ft, 58 km) · Sacramento International Airport (8,605 ft, 0 km) · Sacramento Mather Airport (11,301 ft, 30 km) · Sacramento Executive Airport (5,503 ft, 22 km) · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (6,000 ft, 26 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Palm Springs–Sacramento when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Palm Springs–Sacramento is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$26,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Palm Springs to Sacramento route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$26,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 23m gate to gate over 694 km (431 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Palm Springs–Sacramento charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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