Palm Desert

$80+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Palm Desert, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAN
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Palm Desert are usually found in January or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Palm Desert

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Palm Desert flight deals. Data was last updated September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$272
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$379
From Chicago (CHI) to Palm Desert
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Palm Desert
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Palm Desert

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Palm Desert
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Palm Desert. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:41 amORD - PSP
1 stop6h 53mSun Country Air
Thu 10/305:28 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop23h 11mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/14$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:59 pmORD - PSP
1 stop18h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/187:35 amPSP - ORD
1 stop11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:57 amORD - PSP
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Tue 10/284:59 pmPSP - ORD
2 stops13h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/13$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/33:25 pmPSP - ORD
Nonstop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:50 amORD - PSP
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:00 pmPSP - ORD
2 stops23h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:05 pmORD - PSP
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/157:00 amPSP - ORD
1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amMDW - PSP
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 12/612:33 pmPSP - MDW
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/13$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:18 amORD - PSP
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amPSP - ORD
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:59 pmORD - PSP
1 stop18h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/37:05 amPSP - ORD
2 stops15h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:59 amMDW - PSP
2 stops8h 17mDelta
Tue 12/912:33 pmPSP - MDW
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/13$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:11 amORD - PSP
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:02 amPSP - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:17 pmORD - PSP
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:29 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$286

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Palm Desert that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Palm Desert that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Palm Desert

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

11:41 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Palm Springs

Thu 10/30

5:28 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$272

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Palm Springs

Fri 11/14

4:04 pm-6:22 am

2 stops12h 18m

$274

ChicagoPalm Springs

MDW - PSP

MDWPSP

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/10

12:33 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$279

ChicagoPalm Springs

MDW - PSP

MDWPSP

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/21

9:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Palm Springs

Wed 11/26

11:50 am-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$279

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

2:30 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Palm Springs

Sun 11/23

4:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$279

ChicagoPalm Springs

MDW - PSP

MDWPSP

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

Palm Springs

Tue 12/9

12:33 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$279

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

11:42 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Palm Springs

Sun 11/23

6:18 pm-10:39 am

1 stop14h 21m

$279

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Palm Springs

Thu 12/11

7:00 pm-6:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

$289

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

7:47 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Palm Springs

Mon 11/17

12:33 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 29m

$289

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

9:11 am-11:42 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Palm Springs

Thu 12/11

4:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$291

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Desert from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Palm Desert

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Palm Desert is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Chicago to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to PD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Desert. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Palm Desert, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Palm Desert. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Palm Desert flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Desert

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Desert. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to PD9 are scheduled on a Sunday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Desert

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Desert. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palm Desert. Reviews last updated September 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Palm Desert to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    Airlines like Sun Country Air, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to Palm Desert in about 6h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 13m. There are 1647 mi between Chicago and Palm Desert. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $96 and $98 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    Before booking your flight to Palm Desert from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (82%), Finnair (78%), United Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $67. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Palm Springs) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $800 when flying from Chicago to Palm Desert.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Palm Desert that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Palm Desert flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Palm Desert.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Palm Desert by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Palm Desert (average of $286). Flying from Chicago to Palm Desert in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Palm Desert

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Palm Desert. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$139Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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