United States Β· 1,648 miles (2,653 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,648 miles (2,653 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix and more.

How many miles ORD to PSP costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines12,500$33.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to PSP

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to PSP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to PSP with one stop

25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Boise (BOI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Winnipeg (YWG)United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 25 in Routes

ORD to PSP: common questions

How many miles does ORD to PSP cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to PSP?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Palm Springs (PSP).

How far is Chicago from Palm Springs by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Palm Springs (PSP) are 1,648 miles (2,653 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to PSP award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Palm Springs?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Minneapolis (MSP) and Salt Lake City (SLC). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.