$116 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree

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Cheapest round-trip
$295
Overall average: $417
United Airlines
Tue 2/17Thu 2/19
ORD - PSP • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$116
Typical prices: $205-$399
American Airlines
Wed 2/18
ORD - PSP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree (CHI-PSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Joshua Tree

Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 12:00 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 5:03 pm
PSP
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ORD
3h 54mnonstop
$295United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 10:35 am
MDW
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PSP
4h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 2:45 pm
PSP
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MDW
7h 00m
2 stops
$297Southwest
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 5:51 pm
ORD
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PSP
6h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:41 pm
PSP
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ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 6
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:16 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 11:52 pm
PSP
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ORD
5h 25m
1 stop
$300United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:54 pm
ORD
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PSP
7h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 11:59 pm
PSP
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ORD
5h 45m
1 stop
$301United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
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2:07 pm - 8:29 pm
ORD
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PSP
8h 22m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 11:56 pm
PSP
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ORD
8h 16m
1 stop
$302Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 9:40 pm
MDW
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PSP
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 5:15 pm
PSP
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MDW
6h 20m
1 stop
$302Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
8:21 am - 10:46 am
ORD
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PSP
4h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:57 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$303American Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Mar 6
American Airlines Logo
9:03 pm - 11:26 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 23mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:59 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 54mnonstop
$304American Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:26 am
MDW
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PSP
7h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:28 pm - 10:28 pm
PSP
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MDW
7h 00m
1 stop
$309Delta
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Palm Springs

When to book flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Joshua Tree does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Palm Springs airport, which is 23.9 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Joshua Tree take?

    Direct flights cover the 1,660 miles separating Chicago and Joshua Tree in about 4h 15m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Joshua Tree?

    10 direct flights run between Chicago and Joshua Tree on a daily basis. On average, there are about 74 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Joshua Tree?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Joshua Tree from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Joshua Tree with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Joshua Tree from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Joshua Tree found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $65. Delta offered a round-trip connection from $144 and Frontier from $150.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Joshua Tree

  • There is no airport in Joshua Tree. Instead, you’ll be flying into Palm Springs Airport when flying between Chicago and Joshua Tree.
  • The cheapest flight from Chicago to Joshua Tree was found 74 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly is October.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Chicago to Joshua Tree

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Joshua Tree? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

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