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

ORD Airport Page →
1,649 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 37m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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AA1780
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:53 AM
CDT T3
12:21 PM
PDT
4h 28m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA2037
Starts Sep 24
UA United
320
10:05 AM
CDT T1
12:33 PM
PDT
4h 28m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA1989
Starts Sep 24
UA United
320
10:30 AM
PDT
4:32 PM
CDT
4h 2m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AA3114
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:43 PM
PDT
6:50 PM
CDT
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m AAACAV → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 54m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m AAACBA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 4m AAACAF → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Palm Springs flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 25m AAACAF → ACCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 32m AAACAV → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 38m AAACAY → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs flights
SJC San Jose 6h 49m EJAUA → WN San Jose (SJC) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 16m AAACAY → ACASEJM San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
IAH Houston 7h 47m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Palm Springs
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,649 mi 4h 28m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–PSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map ORD Routes PSP Routes ORD Live Flights PSP Live Flights ORD Delays PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 738 4h28 59% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 7 320 4h28 59% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PSP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
LAS ~5h 50m PHX ~5h 54m DEN ~6h 1m MSP ~6h 4m LAX ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,395
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
ORD → PSP
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
67%
Return
PSP → ORD
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. ORD delays → PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric ORD→PSP MDW→PSP
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 4h 28m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 59% –
Chicago (MDW) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to PSP: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
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 ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to PSP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PSP is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).