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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Palm Springs (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 Palm Springs 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Palm Springs

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Palm Springs.
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Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:09 amORD-PSP
7h 09m1 stop
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11:59 am - 11:59 pmPSP-ORD
10h 00m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
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6:00 am - 11:12 amORD-PSP
7h 12m1 stop
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6:14 pm - 5:40 amPSP-ORD
9h 26m1 stop
Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
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6:00 am - 1:15 pmORD-PSP
9h 15m1 stop
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2:07 pm - 11:59 pmPSP-ORD
7h 52m1 stop
$250Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 12:29 pmORD-PSP
4h 24mnonstop
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12:31 pm - 6:29 pmPSP-ORD
3h 58mnonstop
$263American Airlines
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Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:18 pmORD-PSP
9h 18m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:56 pmPSP-ORD
14h 56m1 stop
$269Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 12:29 pmORD-PSP
4h 24mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:12 pmPSP-ORD
9h 12m1 stop
$280American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 9:10 amMDW-PSP
5h 45m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:50 pmPSP-MDW
5h 45m1 stop
$304Southwest
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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 9:10 amMDW-PSP
5h 45m1 stop
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10:20 am - 9:55 pmPSP-MDW
9h 35m2 stops
$309Southwest
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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:09 pmORD-PSP
4h 39mnonstop
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4:15 pm - 12:25 amPSP-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
$320United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sun, May 25
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:44 pmORD-PSP
8h 09m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 12:25 amPSP-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
$341United Airlines
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American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.


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United Airlines

Premier Access offers priority check-in and boarding, ideal for saving time on domestic flights.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Palm Springs flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Palm Springs to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Palm Springs? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Palm Springs flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Palm Springs.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Palm Springs cost $273 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Palm Springs (PSP). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $273.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Palm Springs?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Palm Springs clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Palm Springs, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Palm Springs, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Palm Springs?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Palm Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs is January, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $551 and $518 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Palm Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Palm Springs, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Palm Springs

When to book flights from Chicago to Palm Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Palm Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Palm Springs

  • What are some of my best choices for getting from the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) into downtown Palm Springs?

    One of the most cost-effective ways to make the trip from the airport to the center of Palm Springs is to travel aboard the line number four bus operated by Sunline Transit that can have you in the downtown area in just about 8min. Once you're outside of the terminal building, you will also find plenty of taxi service and these taxis can make this trip in around 6min.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location right at the Palm Springs International Airport?

    Travelers making their way to the airport have three choices for hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport, and they include the Courtyard Palm Springs, the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and the Hilton Palm Springs.

  • If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in Palm Springs, where will I find the rental car companies at the Palm Springs International Airport?

    There are roughly 10 different rental car companies that operate at this airport, and about eight of them have a location right at the airport. All of the companies have customer service desks in the terminal building adjacent to the baggage claim area, and then all the vehicles are in the parking lots just outside of the terminal building.

  • If someone will be picking me up at the Palm Springs International Airport, where should I plan on meeting them after my flight?

    Drivers have two different options when picking up passengers at the Palm Springs International Airport. They can park in the main parking lot adjacent to the terminal building, and the first 7min of parking are free. Drivers can also meet passengers at any curbside location, but they may not park for any length of time here.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs was $105 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Palm Springs?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Palm Springs. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Palm Springs. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Palm Springs.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Palm Springs flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Palm Springs flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Palm Springs, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Palm Springs on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $470 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $494 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Palm Springs?

    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 Palm Springs.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs?

    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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs?

    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 Palm Springs from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Palm Springs

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $160 or less one-way and $494 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers that are looking for a great way to get from downtown Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) without driving a vehicle should avail themselves of the Blue Line Subway operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, that makes the trip in around 42min.
  • For passengers flying from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) that will be driving themselves to the airport, you will find quite a few different parking choices at the airport. Some of the most economical choices include the economy garages and lots operated by the airport that have an off-site location and feature free shuttle buses back to the airport from the lot.
  • If you are bringing a four-legged friend with you when flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you will find that this airport offers six different animal relief areas. Four of the relievers sit outside, and there are two inside past security checkpoints in the terminal buildings. These relief areas include things such as gravel, grass, and wood chips to help pets find a good place to do their business.
  • If your flight to Palm Springs is taking you from the Chicago Midway Airport and you are a member of the military, you will find a USO lounge inside of the security checkpoint in Concourse C. This lounge features plenty of seating as well as televisions and computers.
  • One of the best things about traveling out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport with children is that this airport has a family lounge that has a location in Terminal Two, just beyond the security checkpoint. This lounge features plenty of comfortable seating and device charging stations for adults, and ample space for kids to play before their flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Palm Springs?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Palm Springs Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Palm Springs

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Palm Springs to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Palm Springs

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

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