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$163+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — CHI
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Palm Springs to Chicago are usually found in April or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Palm Springs to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago (CHI). 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 March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Frontier)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
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Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/1012:25 pmPSP - MDW
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Mon 4/216:45 amMDW - PSP
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/1012:25 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Mon 4/146:40 amORD - PSP
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/6$170
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:04 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/146:00 amORD - PSP
1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$259
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/308:20 amPSP - ORD
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/66:58 pmORD - PSP
1 stop20h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 5/2412:22 pmPSP - ORD
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2710:05 amORD - PSP
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/18:24 amPSP - ORD
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/37:53 pmORD - PSP
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/91:40 pmPSP - MDW
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Wed 4/236:04 amMDW - PSP
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/7$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/161:55 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Wed 4/307:50 amORD - PSP
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/5$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 6/57:00 amPSP - ORD
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Mon 6/91:30 pmORD - PSP
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 3/266:35 amPSP - MDW
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Fri 3/289:35 amMDW - PSP
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$347
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 10/17:15 pmPSP - ORD
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/77:45 amORD - PSP
1 stop8h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$356

Find flights from Palm Springs to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs to Chicago 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 March 8, 2025.

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Price

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - MDW

PSPMDW

Palm Springs

Thu 4/10

12:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 56m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/21

6:45 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 56m

$170

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Mon 3/24

12:25 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

$170

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Wed 4/30

8:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:58 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$305

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Thu 4/10

12:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

8:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$308

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Sat 5/24

12:22 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

10:05 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$311

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Wed 4/9

12:06 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:50 am-2:34 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$317

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - MDW

PSPMDW

Palm Springs

Wed 4/9

1:40 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/23

6:04 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$319

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

7:53 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$322

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - ORD

PSPORD

Palm Springs

Wed 4/23

5:50 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

8:15 am-5:04 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$325

Palm SpringsChicago

PSP - MDW

PSPMDW

Palm Springs

Wed 3/26

6:35 am-4:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/28

9:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$347

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Compare providers for flights from Palm Springs to Chicago

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 Palm Springs to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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 Palm Springs-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Palm Springs-Chicago 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 Palm Springs to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Palm Springs to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Palm Springs to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Palm Springs to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Palm Springs to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Palm Springs to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 PSP to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Palm Springs to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from Palm Springs to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Palm Springs to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Palm Springs to Chicago 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Palm Springs to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Palm Springs to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Palm Springs (PSP) if they book a flight from Palm Springs to Chicago. On average, Palm Springs has 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Palm Springs is conveniently located just 2.2 mi from Palm Springs’s city center.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $170. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $305 and $311, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $163. Frontier flights start at $166 while deals on Southwest start at $168 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Palm Springs, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (100%), Lufthansa (93%), American Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Palm Springs to Chicago? While on average our users pay $751, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (Palm Springs - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $241.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Palm Springs to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 4 airlines flying from Palm Springs to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs to Chicago. 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$235Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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