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

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B38M
8:25 AM
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10:45 AM
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UA2037
UA United
B38M
9:25 AM
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12:02 PM
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UA1156
UA United
738
8:00 PM
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10:40 PM
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4h 40m
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AA1483
AA American
321
9:15 PM
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11:17 PM
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4h 2m
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AA2582
AA American
321
6:01 AM
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11:59 AM
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3h 58m
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UA1883
UA United
738
6:45 AM
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12:41 PM
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3h 56m
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UA2034
UA United
738
11:07 AM
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5:05 PM
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3h 58m
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AA2565
AA American
B38M
11:40 AM
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Chicago to Palm Springs
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,649 mi 4h 2m nonstop -2h behind 100 1-stop hubs

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 2m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes PSP Routes ORD Live Flights PSP Live Flights ORD Delays PSP Delays
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 14 321, B38M 4h02-4h20 89% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 10 738, B38M 4h37-4h40 89% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: UA (10 flights/wk, 42%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
100
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,061
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.
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 24 1
Flight time 4h 2m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 89% –
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 2m to 4h 40m.
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 2m to 4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 25 return
1-stop connections100 hubs
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 approximately 4h 2m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PSP. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, HDN, MAF, VNY, RIL, APA, SCF, YUM, SAF, JVL, EGE, GRR, ABQ, GUC, OMA, AMA, ASE, ONT, FSD, TME, SAN, APC, MDW, TUL, SUS, TUS, LNK, OSU, CGF, LGB, SBA, ELP, SNA, JAC, BFI, BZN, SAT, DAL, HOU, MRY, MCI, FAT, DAY, SUN, STL, PIT, BOI, STS, RDU, YWG, BWI, AGS, OPF, CLT, PAE, SAV, MSY, SUA, APF, YYZ, ISM, TEB, GDL, MCO, HPN, YUL, BNA, BED, FLL, YEG, PBI, SRQ, BOS, NAS, MIA, YQB, ANC, SXM, AUS, HND, LAX, LAS, SMF, YYC, DEN, PHX, IAH, DFW, SEA, MSP, SFO, SLC, YVR, EWR, PDX, IAD, ATL, GSO, SJC and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PSP ranges from 4 hours 2 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).