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

PSP Airport Page →
1,654 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 24m AAPD → EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m WN → DLEJALXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 28m ACLXUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 53m AFAMDL → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h 59m AS → WN San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 59m ACCMNZ → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 29m ACASBA → LXJWN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 35m AS → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 44m ASQR → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 47m AABAG3 → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Palm Springs to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,654 mi 3h 12m nonstop +2h ahead

PSP–MDW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 12m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PSP–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 75% – –
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 PSP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PHX ~5h 24m LAS ~5h 25m DEN ~5h 28m SLC ~5h 53m SJC ~6h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
689
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
PSP → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → PSP
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PSP→MDW ONT→MDW CLD→MDW
Distance from PSP – 65 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 5
Weekly flights – 14 1
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 45m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

PSP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PSP to MDW: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, CLD and SNA. 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 PSP to MDW

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

PSP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to MDW is about 3 hours 12 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, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).