Chicago to Palm Springs (MDW–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Palm Springs
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,654 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2h behind 52 1-stop hubs

MDW–PSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,654 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 738 4h15 32% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to PSP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
GRR ~4h 58m HDN ~5h 14m PGA ~5h 29m VNY ~5h 33m SCF ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,480
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → PSP
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
67%
Return
PSP → MDW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric MDW→PSP ORD→PSP
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 47
Flight time 4h 15m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 32% –
Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Facts

MDW–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PSP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, HDN, PGA, VNY, SCF, DAL, EGE, SAF, ABQ, OMA, ONT, SBA, YVR, CGF, MCI, HOU, PDK, STS, STL, YYZ, BNA, SAV, HPN, TEB, YYC, MSY, APF, GDL, BED, SRQ, PBI, MIA, AUS, DFW, LAS, DEN, SEA, OAK, SFO, SLC, LAX, PHX, SAN, PDX, CLT, MSP, ATL, SJC, SMF, IAD, IAH and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PSP to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to PSP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PSP ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).