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$105+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Palm Springs (PSP)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PSP
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Palm Springs are usually found in January or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Palm Springs (PSP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/62:12 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop7h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/37:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop15h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:15 pmMDW - PSP
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/165:30 amPSP - MDW
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/111:35 pmORD - PSP
2 stops9h 59mDelta
Tue 10/1412:37 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/29$294
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 11/67:20 pmORD - PSP
1 stop23h 28mSun Country Air
Sun 11/95:48 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop14h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/139:21 amMDW - PSP
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Fri 6/205:13 pmPSP - MDW
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/29$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/265:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2912:31 pmPSP - ORD
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/247:10 amORD - PSP
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/274:15 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1612:04 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:40 pmORD - PSP
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Tue 6/33:55 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$345
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/66:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Fri 6/1311:59 amPSP - ORD
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$351

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Palm Springs 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Palm Springs

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Price

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/6

2:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$288

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-8:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Palm Springs

Sun 10/5

6:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 04m

$289

ChicagoPalm Springs

MDW - PSP

MDWPSP

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/2

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Palm Springs

Tue 9/16

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$289

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

10:05 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Palm Springs

Tue 5/27

4:47 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 50m

$291

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

1:35 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Palm Springs

Tue 10/14

12:37 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$294

ChicagoPalm Springs

MDW - PSP

MDWPSP

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/13

9:21 am-4:33 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/20

5:13 pm-8:41 am

2 stops13h 28m

$299

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Palm Springs

Fri 5/16

12:04 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$309

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

12:53 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Palm Springs

Sun 5/25

4:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

$330

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

12:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Palm Springs

Thu 6/5

4:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$340

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 09m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/13

11:59 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$351

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Palm Springs in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Palm Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Springs 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 Springs

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Palm Springs. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from Chicago to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 PSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Chicago to Palm Springs by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Palm Springs. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Springs

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Palm Springs. 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to PSP are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Palm Springs by month

Plan your trip to Palm Springs by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palm Springs ranges from 0.1 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Palm Springs when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Palm Springs by month

Plan your trip to Palm Springs by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palm Springs, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 93.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. 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 Springs. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Palm Springs. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Palm Springs. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Palm Springs from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs, you will be flying into Palm Springs. Palm Springs (PSP) is just 2.2 mi from the center of the city. Palm Springs is the only Palm Springs airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Palm Springs from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Palm Springs round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hawaiian Airlines ($288), Delta ($294), and American Airlines ($300) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Palm Springs. Hawaiian Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $109 and Alaska Airlines from $111 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Palm Springs are Emirates (88%), Lufthansa (86%) and United Airlines (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Palm Springs is $115. On average you can expect to pay $458. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Palm Springs), can usually be booked for $229.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Palm Springs 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 Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from Chicago to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Palm Springs

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Palm Springs. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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