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

PSP Airport Page →
1,649 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 35m ACUAWN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 43m AAPD → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 4m AFAMDL → AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 23m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AABAIB → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 25m AAACCM → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h ACASBA → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 39m AS → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 42m WN → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 51m ASQR → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) 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.
2 Airlines 1,649 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

PSP–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,649 miles in 3h 30m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PSP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 – – 80% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines Also: LH 7 – – 80% Star Alliance LH
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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DEN ~5h 35m PHX ~5h 43m SLC ~6h 4m RNO ~6h 11m TUS ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,418
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 → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → PSP
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PSP→ORD ONT→ORD SNA→ORD
Distance from PSP – 65 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 13
Weekly flights – 21 131
Flight time 3h 30m 4h 15m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago O'Hare 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 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PSP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PSP to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, SNA and SAN. 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 ORD

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to ORD is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).