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

MDW Airport Page →
1,654 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 46m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m WN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 53m DLKEVS → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 36m WN → ACCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
OAK Oakland 7h 5m WN → WN Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 7m WN → ACASEJM San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 20m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 40m F9Y4 → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
SEA Seattle 8h 46m WN → ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,654 mi 3h 59m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–PSP had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,654 miles in 3h 59m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MDW Routes PSP Routes MDW Live Flights PSP Live Flights MDW Delays PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PHX ~5h 46m DEN ~5h 49m MSP ~5h 53m LAS ~6h 0m LAX ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
895
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
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 – 4
Weekly flights – 14
Flight time 3h 59m 4h 28m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 3h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 59m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to PSP: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PSP is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).