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

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1,649 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2565
AA American
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT T3
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2037
UA United
738
9:46 AM
CDT T1
12:26 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1871
AA American
738
11:13 AM
CDT T3
1:46 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1608
UA United
320
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:17 PM
PDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA669
UA United
738
1:03 PM
CDT T1
3:36 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1640
AA American
738
5:44 PM
CDT T3
8:38 PM
PDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1156
UA United
738
9:08 PM
CDT T2
11:16 PM
PDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1483
AA American
321
9:14 PM
CDT T3
11:29 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA626
AA American
738
11:31 PM
CDT T3
1:15 AM+1
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8256
UA United
B38M
11:58 PM
CDT
1:21 AM+1
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2582
AA American
321
6:01 AM
PDT
11:57 AM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA627
AA American
738
6:05 AM
PDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1883
UA United
739
6:45 AM
PDT
12:41 PM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2302
UA United
738
9:02 AM
PDT
3:30 PM
CDT
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1776
UA United
738
11:05 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2034
UA United
738
11:07 AM
PDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2565
AA American
7M8
11:40 AM
PDT
5:46 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1871
AA American
738
2:43 PM
PDT
9:23 PM
CDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1282
UA United
320
11:59 PM
PDT
5:56 AM+1
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Palm Springs
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,649 mi 3h 23m nonstop -2h behind 58 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 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 321, 738, 7M8 3h44-4h54 49% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 19 320, 738, B38M 3h23-4h40 49% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PSP direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,353
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → PSP
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
72%
Return
PSP → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → PSP delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 47 1
Flight time 3h 23m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 49%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Palm Springs International Airport.

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 3h 23m to 4h 54m.
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.

ORD–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h 23m to 4h 54m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 57 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

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 3h 23m to 4h 54m. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PSP. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, SCF, VNY, HDN, ONT, DAL, OMA, GUC, EGE, SAF, FSD, ABQ, SBA, MDW, MKC, MCI, SUN, STL, BFI, STS, BOI, TEB, BNA, SAV, HOU, MSY, HPN, GDL, BED, YUL, SRQ, PBI, MIA, ELP, AUS, SMF, LAS, LAX, IAH, SLC, SEA, DFW, PHX, SAN, DEN, SFO, MSP, PDX, SJC, CLT, YYZ, IAD, ATL, EWR, YVR, YYC, JFK and SUS. 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.
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 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PSP ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 4 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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