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Palm Springs.Rp 1.934.635 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.934.635, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 1.934.635 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.934.635, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 2.101.411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 2.101.411, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 2.417.448 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 2.417.448, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 2.427.200 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 2.427.200, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 2.638.754 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 2.638.754, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 2.991.410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 2.991.410, select.

Palm Springs.Rp 3.085.545 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Palm Springs International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 3.085.545, select.

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Chicago to Palm Desert: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Fly into	Palm Springs International Airport
Distance to Palm Desert	16.7 km
Cheapest flight	Rp 1.934.635
Cheapest month to fly	April
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flight time	4 hrs, 24 mins

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert

We always keep an eye on fares, so you can find the best flight deal in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Palm Desert flights are currently cheapest in May. We’ve based this on flights into Palm Springs International Airport.

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Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Palm Desert start from Rp 1.934.635 one-way.

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Fly in May.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert is currently May.

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Palm Desert: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there near Palm Desert?

There are 2 airports near Palm Desert: Palm Springs International Airport and Thermal Airport.

How much are return flights from Chicago to Palm Desert?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Palm Desert is Rp 3.354.416. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Palm Desert?

American Airlines, United, Qatar Airways all offer direct flights to Palm Springs International Airport.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert?

We've checked every Chicago to Palm Desert fare we could find, and the cheapest upcoming date to fly seems to be on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Overall, the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Palm Desert?

If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Palm Desert is Palm Springs International – which is 16.7 km away from the centre of Palm Desert. We've found flights into this airport from Rp 3.354.416.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Palm Desert?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Palm Desert. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Chicago to Palm Desert?

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When is the best time to book flights to Palm Desert?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Palm Desert is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which airport should I fly to from Chicago to get to Palm Desert?

Palm Springs International Airport is 16.7km from Palm Desert and Thermal Airport is 22.4km from Palm Desert.

Which is the closest airport to Palm Desert?

Palm Springs International Airport is closest to Palm Desert, at around 16.7 km away.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Palm Desert with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Palm Desert is United .