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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Palm Springs. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Palm Springs (PSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $427 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $132. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 1:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 12:31 am.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $427. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs takes 4h 33m, covering 1,647 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $2,140. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 6h 41m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs range from $343 to $563, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Palm Springs route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.