Direct flights from Chicago to Palm Springs ORD → PSP
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP), several times daily. The flight takes about 3h 54m and covers 1,648 miles (2,653 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $399, with recent bookable fares from $319. Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 79.3% at PSP — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 63 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in September rather than December typically saves $73 on ORD → PSP.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 4 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $123 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 21 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 87d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Yes, American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Palm Springs?
American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to Palm Springs.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Palm Springs?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to Palm Springs takes ~3h 54m (approximately 2653 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Palm Springs operate multiple daily — 21 flights per week (~3 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 79.3% at PSP — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Direct flights from Chicago to Palm Springs operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Round-trip flights from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP) start at $261, with a typical fare around $399. Based on 63 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Across the 4 departure months we currently track, September 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Palm Springs, with typical fares around $366 — versus about $439 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Chicago to Palm Springs?
Typical round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $399, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $276, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $307. Medians from 63 recent fare combinations.
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